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Flaine - Resort information

Flaine
Resort elevation:
1600m
Top elevation:
2480m
Base elevation:
1600m
Beyond the slopes: 

Flaine is one of the livelier purpose-built ski resorts. There's also a small cultural centre containing unusual displays of artwork in keeping with Flaine's heritage. Other indoor facilities include a cinema and a bowling alley.

Outdoor options include paragliding, snow kiting, helicopter sightseeing flights, snowshoeing, dog sledding, an ice rink, an ice-driving school and snowmobile tours.

Family fun: 

Almost completely car free, with a compact centre, affordable restaurants and an extensive nursery ski area, Flaine is a good choice for families. Children from six months old can be cared for in the Petits Loups nursery, Flaine Forum, then there's ski kindergarten from age three with either the International Ski School (ESI) (tel: (04) 5090 8441; www.flaine-internationalskischool.com) or the Ecole du Ski Français (ESF), Flaine Forum (tel: 04 5090 8100; flaine.esf.net).

There's lots for children to do besides ski, including ice karting (from age six) and indoor climbing, and there's a playpark with mini toboggan hill at the base of the slopes.

Retail therapy: 

There is an adequate selection of about 20 shops in Flaine covering all the essentials, especially ski gear. Most are concentrated in two small malls or along the snow front at the base of the ski runs. Douce France, Flaine Forêt, and Au Panier Savoyard, Flaine Forum, sells regional specialities including a wide choice of wine and cheese.

Splashing out: 

You can experience the thrill of controlling a car on Flaine's 1,000m (3,300ft) ice circuit (www.circuitglace.com) which recreates the difficulties encountered on a mountain road, with fast curves, bends, hairpin bends, ascents and descents.

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