Le Grand Massif is a linked ski area located in the Haute Savoie region, with the summits of Mont Blanc and Buet mountains as a stunning backdrop. This ski area is shared by the ski resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz, Samoëns, Sixt and Morillon, which lie among the Giffre and Arve Valleys. Le Grand Massif ski area offers over 260km of ski slopes, most of which are clustered around Flaine. Up until Sixt, all the other resorts are interconnected by ski lifts.
The ski lift system in the Grand Massif ski area has been well developed and maintained and can carry an impressive 75 000 people per hour! You will, however, from time to time, come across a rather slow lift - nice for a spot of sunbathing and a well-earned rest. Le Grand Massif is certainly your ideal destination if you value beauty in your ski holidays. Samoëns is the only French ski village to be classified a "Monument Historique" and 80% of the terrain at Sixt Fer à Cheval lies in a nature reserve. Aside from just exploring the beautiful surroundings, there are plenty of non-skiing activities to do at Le Grand Massif. This lovely ski area is easy to reach from Geneva Airport and Chambéry Airport.
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Mountain: 300 cm
Valley: 2 cm
The Grand Massif ski area reaches an altitude of 2500m above sea level and, while it has a good artificial snowmaking system, the ski area enjoys reliable snow cover thanks to its geography. The incredible 14km blue Cascades descent through the natural reserve of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is a must, with its spectacular views of Mont Blanc, the Lac de Gers and stunning mountain scenery including frozen lakes and waterfalls and even some local animals if you're lucky. Meanwhile, peaceful Samoëns is a favourite with families, boasting one of France's largest dedicated beginner ski areas. Kids will also have a blast on Ze Marvel Safari, a green funslope at Morillon. Freestylers can head to Les Carroz, which has a boardercross, snow park and slalom track. And finally there's Flaine, an intermediate skier's paradise with its abundance of blue fall-line slopes and very popular with kids thanks to its many creative funslopes. Off-piste enthusiasts can draw fresh lines in the virgin powder at La Combe de Gers, which has a vertical drop of 700m. Without a doubt, Le Grand Massif offers one of the most versatile ski areas in France.
