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Located in the Grand Massif ski area, the Pierre & Vacances La Foret residence in Flaine is one of our most sought after residences in the French Alps. A recent refurbishment has transformed the residence into a modern, comfortable establishment, offering larger apartments with greater comfort. The residence has also been elevated to our '5-Sun' level, offering you a number of services: Duvets as standard, a bakery service, Wi-Fi access in all apartments, heated ski rooms; boot dryers, and much, much more.

Resort altitude: 1600m
Distance to ski lifts: 100m
Distance to ski schools: 100m
Distance to ski shops: Next to residence
Transfer: Geneva Airport (75 mins) Chambery station (2hr 30min)

Accommodation - 131 Apartments

In all apartments: Fully equipped kitchen (4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher, coffee-maker) Bathroom. Separate toilet. Telephone. Television (European channels). Vacuum cleaner. Wi-Fi access (Paying). All beds are fitted with duvets. Bed linen & towels included in the price. Balcony.

- 1-bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons
- 1/2-bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons
(Click on Accommodation for further information)

9 apartments available for persons of reduced mobility

Services & Amenities

- Heated ski lockers & Showers
- Reception and lounge area
- Luggage room
- Children's Area
- Bakery order service
- Hamper delivery service*
- Apartment preparation service*
* Extra charges applies

After-Ski activites in the resort

Artificial climbing wall located in the Flaine-Forêt auditorium, natural skating rink on the forum, indoor heated pool, Top Form Centre (2 Finnish saunas, weights and cardio-training room, physiotherapy and massages), Tenpin bowling, Pool.

General Information

Official classification: 3 Star Tourist Residence
Languages spoken: French, English, German, Spanish.
Tourist tax (Over 13 years): €1.00 per person per day
Arrivals after 17:00, departures before 10:00

The main reception is open:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 23:00
- Saturday: 07:00 to midnight
- Sunday: midnight to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00

Ski information in Flaine

Ski Flaine

Virtual Visit

Grand Massif Piste Map

1-bedroom apartment 4/5 persons South

Approx. 38 m². Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed (2 persons), 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 pull-out bed. Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, combination oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Television (7 French channels and 20 international channels). Telephone (paying). Vacuum cleaner. Note: all the apartments have 1 balcony.
All beds are fitted with duvets
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons South

From 49 to 60 m². Living area with 2 single sofa-beds + 1 pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. OR Living area with 2 single sofa-beds, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 pull-out bed. Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, combination oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Television (7 French channels and 20 international channels). Telephone (paying). Vacuum cleaner.
All beds are fitted with duvets
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

2-bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons

From 49 to 60 m². Living area with 2 single sofa-beds + 1 pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. OR Living area with 2 single sofa-beds, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 pull-out bed. Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, combination oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Television (7 French channels and 20 international channels). Telephone (paying). Vacuum cleaner. Note: all the apartments have 1 balcony.
All beds are fitted with duvets
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

Select your accommodation: Show all accommodation 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 (south facing) 2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons 2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 (south facing)

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-18
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		570	06		1240	06		810	03		880
12		570	09		570	13		1470	13		750	10		640
19		880	16		640	20		1470	20		640	17		-
26		1130	23		750	27		1240	27		640	24		-
			30		810

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 (south facing)
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-18
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		640	06		1410	06		920	03		990
12		640	09		640	13		1680	13		850	10		740
19		990	16		740	20		1680	20		740	17		-
26		1200	23		850	27		1410	27		740	24		-
			30		920

Prices in € for a 2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-18
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		860	06		1820	06		1200	03		1250
12		860	09		860	13		2060	13		1120	10		980
19		1250	16		980	20		2060	20		980	17		-
26		1660	23		1120	27		1820	27		980	24		-
			30		1200

Prices in € for a 2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 (south facing)
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-18
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		910	06		1950	06		1270	03		1330
12		910	09		910	13		2250	13		1200	10		990
19		1330	16		990	20		2250	20		990	17		-
26		1800	23		1200	27		1950	27		990	24		-
			30		1270

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Special offers

Services you can book online

Beds Made up on Arrival - Included in the price

- Apartment ready for your holidays
- A significant saving of your time
- Take benefit of the holidays from your arrival

Baby Kit - €40 per kit per stay

Provided in the apartment for children weighing no more than 15kg.
- Folding cot with 1 sheet.
- High-chair (+6 months)
- 1 Push chair
- 1 shelf changer with bath

Note: The baby kit is suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years. For children weighing over 15kg, we recommend using the bed safety rail available on loan at reception.

Comfort Service - €25 per person per week

The number of formulas purchased must correspond to the number of occupants in the apartment – apart from children under 2.

- Beds made up for your arrival.
- Bathroom linen changed in the middle of the week.
- Mid-week cleaning.

Children's Clubs (Payable on site)

We would like to remind you that a health record, including up-to-date vaccinations (at least BCG/triple+ Polio) must be presented in child care centres, clubs and mini-clubs. The resort holds the "Famille+" label.

“Les P’tits Loups” Child Care Centre.

Tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 87 82.
For children aged 6 months – 3 years
Distance from the residence: 10 minutes away : Flaine Forum.

"Children’s clubs: “Le Rabbit Club” and “Le Fantaski”.

With the French Ski School
Tel/fax. + 33 (0)4 50 90 80 44.
Internet: www.esf-flaine.com
Sunday to Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m
Children aged 3 to 12.

Easy Pack hamper delivery - Book Online

• Easy Pack 1 - €29

Condiments: salt, ground grey pepper, powdered sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Bare necessities: kitchen paper, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters, ground coffee pack "Maison du Café Tradition"

• Easy Pack 2 - €55

Breakfast: Tea bags box "Lipton Yellow", powdered chocolate box "Poulain grand arôme Banania", Nutella, Apricot jam, toasts, half-skimmed milk, Brioche, Orange juice

Condiments: Salt, ground grey pepper, powdered sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Bare necessities: kitchen paper, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters, ground coffee pack "Maison du Café Tradition"

Meal (4 to 6 persons): Spaghetti, bolognese sauce "Buitoni", stewed apples

*only on Saturday

Ski information - Winter 2009/10

SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OUR PARTNER: SKISET

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Prices are per person (€)		High season (6 Day rental)	Low season (6 Day rental)
ADULTS	Sensation (Gold)	120	104
	Sensation (Gold) - Skis or surf only	78	67
	Discovery (Silver)	110	94
	Discovery (Silver) - Skis or surf only	70	60
	ECO (Bronze)	76	65
	ECO (Bronze) - Skis only	48	41
CHILDREN 6 to 12 years	Champion + helmet	74	63
	Champion - Skis or surf only + helmet	48	41
	Espoir + helmet	48	42
	Espoir - Skis only + helmet	31	27
CHILDREN Under 6 years	Mini-Kid pack + helmet	24	21
	Mini-Kid - Skis only + helmet	16	14

All prices above include a 30% discount during high season and a 40% discount on all other dates.
High season: 19/12/09 to 01/01/10, 06/02/10 to 05/06/10 and from 03/04/10 to 09/04/10
Low season: Until 19/12/09, 02/01/10 to 06/02/10, 06/03/10 to 03/04/10 and 10/04/10 to end of the season.
Rates include: Skis, boots, ski poles, surf and boots, parabolic skis, or snowblade depending on formula.

SKI LIFT PASSES - PARADISKI AREA

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SKI LIFT PASS - Domaine des Grandes Rousses
Prices are per person (€)	6 day pass	7 day pass
Adults (16-61 years)	204	238
Children (5-15 years)	156	182
Seniors (62-74 years)	183	213.50

Conditions: Pre-booked ski passes will be delivered at the reception desk the morning following your arrival. They are delivered like hand free cards and must be restored to reception at the end of stay.
- Free for children under 5 years old and seniors over 75 years old.
- Proof of identity and age is required for children and seniors.

SKI LESSONS WITH ESF SCHOOLS

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Prices are per person in €	Level	Sessions	Price
Adults (12 years and over)	Debutant to Class 4	6 mornings	141
Children (2-11 years inc)	Debutant to Gold Star	6 mornings	120

Description

Flaine is a modern, lively ski resort in Haute-Savoie, near Geneva and Mont-Blanc, nestling atop one of France’s biggest ski areas, the Grand Massif.

The resort and surrounding area

• An encounter with nature
Set out to discover a gentle mountain where beauty rhymes with serenity. Enjoy a total change of scenery and recharge your batteries. Savour simple, timeless pleasures in Flaine and the surrounding area

• Heritage and tradition
FLAINE offers you art and culture every day: a 500-seat auditorium hosting many concerts, a Cultural Centre (trilingual library, audiovisual room, free guided tours of the resort), monumental works by PICASSO, VASARELY and DUBUFFET

Ski Area : Le Domaine du Grand Massif

Flaine is the gate to one of the biggest ski and snowboard areas in France, aptly named 'Le Grand Massif'. The ski and snowboard area is totally connected, boasting a modern high-performance system. Its altitude and geographical location guarantee exceptional snow conditions.

Flaine Altitude : 1600 m

Highest altitude : 2500 m

Lowest altitude : 700 m

Downhill skiing : 265 km of runs.

Snowboard : 3 snowparks.

Cross country skiing : 10 km of runs.

77 ski lifts.

116 snow cannons.

150 km walking paths.

Events

-Dogsled race (January)
-Climbing of the Grandes Platières. (March)
-Flight and ski challenge (March)
-Driving on Ice : 1 race of the Worldcup (December)
-Special weeks : Girl Session, Mad by me, Bon appétit
-Ski cross Worldcup (January)

Resort leisure

• Discoveries and sensations : Ice driving school, Snowshoe walks by moonlight with Savoyard meal in a mountain chalet, Helicopter flights and hang gliding, Dog sleds, Deltaplane, Paragliding, Snow scooters, Icequad, Kart on ice

• “Après-ski” activities: Artificial climbing wall located in the Flaine-Forêt auditorium, Natural skating rink on the forum (everyday from December to March weather permitting), Indoor heated swimming pool with 10 m x 25 m pool (paddling pool with water garden for toddlers), Top Form Centre (2 Finnish saunas, weights and cardio-training room, physiotherapy and massages), Tenpin bowling, Pool

Resort transport

A free shuttle service connects the hamlet of Flaine with the resort and cross-country ski trails at Col de Pierre Carrée – cross-country skiing and hiking
Operating hours and map available at the tourist office (stop near the residence – except on saturdays)
2 free lifts connect Flaine Forêt and Flaine Forum (1 in front of the residence)

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