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Ski area Le Grand Massif

Based on 13 reviews

Le Grand Massif in short

  • Height: 900 - 2500 metres
  • Excellent for snowboarders
  • Some slow ski lifts still in place
  • Very good snow record

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.

Afbeelding - Slopes Map 1 - Le Grand Massif

Le Grand Massif - 265 km

Closed
  • Blue 117 km
  • Red 107 km
  • Black 41 km

Mountain: Not available

Valley: Not available

  • Drag Lifts 34
  • Chair Lifts 30
  • Gondolas 5
  • Trains 0
  • Glacier No
  • Speed 85603 p/hour
Afbeelding - Slopes Map 1 - Le Grand Massif

Skiing in Le Grand Massif

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.

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Afbeelding - Le Grand Massif
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Review of Le Grand Massif

Snowplaza.co.uk review
  • Beginners
  • Advanced
  • Experts
  • Snowboard/freestyle
  • Freeride/off-piste
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snow-sure
  • Family/children
  • Price level
7.2
Visitors' reviews

based on 13 visitor reviews

Latest review by Jill Ruston

“The staff at the ticket station were not helpful. My ski lift pass stopped working after lunch and I had to come back down from the slopes to sort it as there was no one who could do anything up in the slopes. By the time I had go back up t...”

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Freestyle & Freeride in Le Grand Massif
Funparks 2
Halfpipe
Quarterpipe
Boxes
Rails
Tables
Boardercross
Kickers
Freeride allowed
Freeride area
Ski pass prices Le Grand Massif - Low season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Le Grand Massif
Children
Adults
Free until 5 year
Ski pass prices Le Grand Massif - High season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Le Grand Massif
Children EUR 201.00
Adults EUR 267.00
Free until 5 year