Sports and leisure activities Flaine

To reach the summit of the Grandes Platières and hike up to the Désert de Platé, simply take the DMC gondola, which lifts you up to 2,480 meters in twelve minutes. As you exit the gondola, a memorable panorama awaits you: the Fiz chain in the foreground, followed by the highest peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif. On a clear day, you can also admire the Aravis massif, the Dents Blanches, Belledonne, Vercors and Jura, but it's important to note that the cable car may close in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, so check before you come if in doubt.

In summer, the possible presence of snow requires adequate preparation. Experienced hikers will find numerous marked trails in the heart of the magnificent Désert de Platé, a limestone plateau dotted with lapiaz, fissures and potholes sculpted by glacial meltwater. This lunar landscape offers breathtaking views, but it's essential to be well equipped, as some of the rocks can be sharp.

To take the family back down to Flaine from the cable car, simply follow the signs for Tête Pelouse and skirt the slopes of Balacha. If you're lucky, a few chamois and marmots may turn up. In winter, the Cascades trail offers a tempting option: a 14-kilometer blue run to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval!

It is one of the highest golf courses in Europe! With its 18 holes, its 3 693 metres, par 63, at an altitude of 1 900 metres, the Flaine golf course is renowned for being very technical. Overlooking the Arve valley and the Aravis massif, from the Pierre Carrée pass, its spectacular course offers a unique alpine panorama on the Arve valley, the Mont Blanc and the Aravis massif. After this sporty course, a short break is necessary on the terrace of the club-house.

During the summer season, Flaine welcomes its visitors with the intention of offering them a revitalizing experience. A range of free activities is available, including big air bag, tennis, archery, fitness, bouncy castle, classical music concerts and guided tours of the resort. In collaboration with external partners, the tourist office also offers a wide range of activities throughout the summer, including caving, via ferrata, paragliding, golf, canyoning and more.