Grand Massif Ski Resort Guide
Grand Massif, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 165 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,202ft |
| Lowest Lift | 2,297ft |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Geneva |
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Grand Massif
The ski area of Grand Massif comprises the ski slopes of 5 ski areas, including Flaine, Les Carroz and Samoëns.
Summary
The ski area includes 5 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 165 miles of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval.
With ski lifts as high as 8,202ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Grand Massif is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Grand Massif?
The next notable snow forecast is 10in, expected on 19 December, with around 44in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Grand Massif Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 37 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 132 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 140 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 165 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 78 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Grand Massif Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,202ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 2,297ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
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| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Ski Lessons in Grand Massif
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Grand Massif Ski Schools and Grand Massif Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Grand Massif?
This ski resort is in Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Grand Massif is Geneva, 53 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Chambery, Sion, Lyon St-Exupéry, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Clermont-Ferrand, Saint-Étienne, Berne, Turin Caselle and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Geneva is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 78 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Grand Massif open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Grand Massif
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Grand Massif Webcams
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