The Grand Massif ski area links five resorts in the French Alps and offers a wide choice of groomed runs for every level. From Grand Massif Samoëns to Morillon, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Les Carroz and Flaine, plan your day around your skiing level, book lessons, and pick the right equipment for fast progression.
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Choose the right runs for your level
New to skiing? Start on gentle beginner areas and easy runs to build confidence (speed control, turning, stopping).
Intermediate skiers will enjoy longer blues and reds to improve carving and technique. Advanced skiers can look for steeper, more technical terrain and longer descents across the linked resorts.
Ski schools & lessons (adults and children)
Lessons are the quickest way to progress: stance, edging, turn initiation and confidence — for both alpine skiing and snowboarding. Book early during school holidays.
Equipment: rental, fit & what to prioritise
Beginners: choose forgiving skis/boots (comfort and ease of turning). Intermediates: prioritise a precise boot fit and the right ski length for stability and control. Helmet, goggles and warm gloves are strongly recommended.
Families, beginner areas & fun zones
The Grand Massif is family-friendly: beginner areas, easy runs and fun zones make learning more enjoyable and progressive.
These playful sections help improve balance and confidence with gentle features, banked turns and small terrain variations, depending on the resort sector.
What is the Grand Massif ski area?
The Grand Massif ski area is a major linked alpine area in Haute-Savoie, connecting five resorts:
Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
How big is the Grand Massif ski area?
It offers around 265 km of slopes, with skiing between roughly 700 m and 2,500 m altitude,
giving a strong mix of long descents, varied terrain and reliable winter conditions.
Is Grand Massif good for skiing?
Yes: it’s known for its wide variety of runs for all abilities and a largely north-facing exposure that
helps keep good natural snow coverage for much of the season, with Mont-Blanc views from key sectors.
What ski resorts are in the Grand Massif?
The five resorts are: Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Is the Grand Massif suitable for beginners and families?
Yes. Beginner areas and easy runs (greens and blues) make it a great choice for learning and progressing as a family, and fun zones add a playful way to build skills step by step.
Are ski schools available in the different Grand Massif resorts?
Yes. You can find ski schools and instructors across the resorts and book alpine ski or snowboard lessons via our dedicated page:
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