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The Grand Massif is one of the more precisely measured of the larger ski areas - with 265km (167 miles) of prepared trails linking the resorts of Morillon, les Carroz and Samoens to Flaine. Sixt, also on the Pass, has its own small ski area but there's no lift link in to the main Grand Massif skiing, the closest is Samoens. However it is possible to take a wonderful long (14km /9 miles) blue down which comes out close to the resort. Although the lifts do not go as high as at some of the other big areas (and higher than some others!), the resort has an excellent snow record thanks to its largely north facing slopes and proximity to Mont Blanc. Another unusual factor for the Grand Massif is that a good part of the skiing is below the tree line on trails cut through the forest. Flaine is a good choice for beginners with wide gentle nursery slopes by the resort. There are also nursery slopes at the very top of the ski area, accessed by the Grandes Platières cable car and served by the Poya, Petit Balacha and Colonné drag lifts. Intermediates will get the most from the Grand Massif as all its extremities may be accessed by easy or intermediate level trails, so there's plenty of touring to be had on long tree-lined slopes. All types of descent known to man are here - from long motorway cruises to short steep mogul fields. Experts sill also find a lot to entertain them in the Grand Massif, both on the 12 black pistes and off. The Diamant Noir, the Styx and the long black option down to the base of the Samoens access lift are all popular as is the Combe de Gers bowl of powder snow. The Ecole du Ski Français and the International Ski School are both here in force - both offering trips over to nearby Chamonix to tackle the famous Vallée blanche (For good intermediates and better) as well as ski touring, heli-skiing and on or off piste tours in the Grand massif. In addition three specialist teams offer special classes.
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Country:
France
Resort height:
1600m
Top lift:
2480m
Bottom lift:
1600m
good conditions
poor apres-ski
reasonable
prices
good overall
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