{"id":11605,"date":"2026-08-06T14:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/?page_id=11605"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:20:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:20:07","slug":"5-reasons-to-come-skiing-in-the-grand-massif","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/5-reasons-to-come-skiing-in-the-grand-massif\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons to come skiing in the Grand Massif"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Le Grand Massif: 1 ski area and 5 resorts<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Nestled in the heart of the Alps in Haute-Savoie, halfway between Chamonix and Geneva, the Grand Massif welcomes mountain and winter sports enthusiasts to a ski area rich in character and contrasts.<\/div>\n
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The resort, with 40,000 hectares of forest, is a dream destination for winter sports enthusiasts of all levels, offering an unspoilt environment and breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif. Slopes to suit all abilities, breathtaking views and often exceptional snow.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also an ideal destination for mountain lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. You\u2019ll find everything you need to make the most of your winter holiday.<\/p>\n

Here, everything is designed to help you make the most of every moment, in a setting that is both authentic and accessible.
\nLet yourself be swept away by the scenery and history of the villages of Haute-Savoie whilst staying in Les Carroz, Morillon, Samo\u00ebns or Sixt-Fer-\u00e0-Cheval.
\nOr enjoy the high-mountain Alpine experience in Flaine.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Why choose this mountain destination for your holiday?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1 – Quick access to 265 km of slopes offering pure bliss\n <\/h2>\n
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The villages are just an hour\u2019s drive from Geneva Airport and around 15\u201325 minutes from the A40 \u2018White Motorway\u2019. The SNCF train stations at Annemasse and Cluses are 15 km from the nearest resort to the Grand Massif.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the ski area\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2 – The variety of slopes and landscapes\n <\/h2>\n
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It is one of the largest developed ski areas in the French Alps, with 40,000 hectares of forest and the largest Lapiaz plateau in Europe. A wide variety of slopes means that everyone can enjoy the pleasures of skiing, whatever their ability.<\/p>\n

The Grand Massif in figures:
\n\u2013 2,500 metres at its highest point,
\n\u2013 138 slopes,
\n\u2013 60 ski lifts,
\n\u2013 1,800 metres of total vertical drop<\/p>\n

For a taster of your holiday on the slopes, take a look at the piste map.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 3 – A stunning view of Mont Blanc\n <\/h2>\n
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Treat yourself to the most breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc massif by taking the Grandes Plati\u00e8res cable car from the resort of Flaine, situated at an altitude of 2,500 metres. From this summit, you are 17 km as the crow flies from the roof of Europe.<\/p>\n

This iconic peak can be seen from the summit of the T\u00eate des Saix, at an altitude of 2,120 metres, which lies at the crossroads between the village resorts of Les Carroz, Morillon and Samo\u00ebns.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 4 – A dream destination for families\n <\/h2>\n
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The ski area features five beginners\u2019 zones, located across each resort, with one of the largest beginners\u2019 areas in France at Samo\u00ebns 1600.<\/p>\n

But above all, Le Grand Massif is the leading destination for families looking for a great deal on their winter holidays. Indeed, skiing is free for children under 8*. This is sure to delight parents, who can enjoy their holidays with complete peace of mind, knowing that their children are making the most of the snow.<\/p>\n

*Skiing is free for the day! Free passes valid for the current day will only be issued at the ticket office by our sales staff, upon presentation of valid proof of age. To find out more about this free offer, click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 5 \u2013 It\u2019s up to you!\n <\/h2>\n
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That\u2019s right \u2013 the figures speak for themselves! Last winter, 53 per cent of you chose the Grand Massif as your mountain holiday destination based on word of mouth.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11605","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11605"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11690,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11605\/revisions\/11690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}