Our hosts were the Grand Massif domaine, situated in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps. One of the largest linked ski areas in France, it comprises over 133 runs (265km) with 78 ski lifts which connect the ski villages of :
Flaine,
Les Carroz
Samoëns
Morillon
Sixt Fer à Cheval
One of the largest ski domains in France allowed the MountainPassions team to look behind the scenes. Our hosts were the Grand Massif - with 265 kilometres of slopes and five connecting villages, its popularity lies in the quality skiing and the complimentary characteristics of the resorts.
Over recent years, the ski area has received massive investment with the installation of new lifts, snowmaking, and the profiling of slopes by Grand Massif Development, a subsidiary of Campagnie des Alpes, the world leader in ski area management.
Sneak Peaks
All About High-Speed Gondola Lifts High-speed gondolas have transformed the on-mountain experience for skiers but also allowed non-skiers to see for themselves some of the amazing scenery they were hitherto denied. But the advantages don’t stop there. We offer a privileged insight into the inner workings of the Grand Massif Express, Samoëns.
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Winter & Ski
All About SnowmakingBack in 1973 Flaine pioneered artificial snow-making, and now has one of the most extensive and sophisticated systems in the French Alps. We find out how artificial snow systems work - and can they really live up to their promise?
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Winter & Ski
Out With The Grooming TeamsWhen the lifts finally fall silent it’s time for the piste-groomers to begin the skilled task of putting back what another day’s skiing has taken out.
We discover what goes on while you're sleeping.
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Winter & Ski
All About Ski-LiftsAs every skier already knows, what goes down must first go up, so it’s no surprise that ski-lifts play a key role in providing the perfect ski experience. We look at different types and how they work.
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Winter & Ski
On Call With Les PisteursWhile you’re still barely awake teams of accomplished skiers are out on their daily tours of inspection, checking every piste, replacing any safety nets or signage displaced by the previous night’s winds and blizzards, and checking for other hazards. We spend a day in the company of the unseen mountain professionals. Read more...
Winter & SkiTake the train...
Rail Europe, the UK subsidiary of SNCF French Railways, provides rail travel right into the heart of the French Alps.
Flights to the Alps
Discover the new and exclusive route to Sion airport in the Swiss Alps.
Ferry Travel
Norfolkline - low prices, quality ferries, convenient schedules
Transfers
Need a lift?
Holiday Taxis offer private transfers from airports to ski resorts in the Alps. Whether it's just you or a bunch of friends, they have transport to suit your needs.
Car Hire
Insurance