Flaine, Alpine ski resort in Grand Massif, France
Flaine stands at 1600 meters elevation, featuring angular concrete buildings designed by Marcel Breuer within the expansive Grand Massif mountain range.
Founded in 1968 by Éric Boissonnas, Flaine introduced innovative technologies including city gas, cable television, and snow cannons to French alpine resorts.
The resort functions as an outdoor museum, displaying works by Jean Dubuffet, Pablo Picasso, and Victor Vasarely throughout its concrete structures.
Orange inclined elevators transport visitors between Forum and Forêt levels, while technical tunnels contain electric cables beneath the pedestrian areas.
The Breuer-designed ecumenical chapel breaks from the linear architecture with its butterfly shape and complete absence of right angles.
Location: Arâches-la-Frasse
Location: Magland
Location: Passy
Location: Samoëns
Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Inception: 1968
Founders: Éric Boissonnas
Elevation above the sea: 1,600 m
Part of: Grand Massif
Website: https://flaine.com
GPS coordinates: 46.00694,6.69194
Latest update: May 31, 2025 15:27
French ski resorts offer extensive terrain across multiple mountain ranges. From Trois Vallées to Mont Blanc, skiers find slopes for all skill levels. The resorts feature modern lifts and infrastructure.
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