Flaine in France with your family for a perfect holiday

Probably because it waspurpose-built, the holiday destination of Flaine is one of the mostuser-friendlyski resorts it is possible to find: compact, with easy access to the pistes, and a location that ensures exceptional snow conditions. Consisting of concrete apartment blocks built on three levels along the slopes, at an altitude of 5,250ft (1,600m), in the centre of a natural bowl, this, the youngest resort in the French Alps, may not sound particularly appealing.

Travel by car to your next ski holiday destination

Baggage is no problem when you self drive ski — there’s even room for the kitchen sink! You won’t waste your time in airport queues and there are no annoying baggage restrictions. With loads of sailings and up to 9 people per car, you can go when you like and take who you want and grab a fantastic ski deal!

Christmas 2009 in one of France’s most popular ski resorts, namely Chamonix, was surprisingly quiet — Britons were conspicuous by their absence thanks to the weak pound, and even the French were staying away and saving their euros.

Whether you’re planning your next winter holiday or looking to satisfy your itchy ski feet on a summer mountain holiday, the highest altitudes are found deep in the Savoire Alps near the Italian boarder in the South of France. Easily accessed from Geneva, Lyon and Chambéry airports or from the Eurostar station at Bourg-St-Maurice.