Early season skiing in Flaine?

Anyone been skiing in Flaine first week of the season (ie: week before Christmas). Thinking of booking for Dec 2014, but while tourist office says resort opens that week, some runs/lifts are weather dependent, so just wondering if its worth the risk? I'm thinking with a full area lift pass (Grand Massive) I'll be ok? Any advice?

Flaine's usually skiable well before Xmas but, just like anywhere in December, you can't totally guarantee it.

KimboLand wrote:Thinking of booking for Dec 2015

:shock: I assume you mean Dec 2014... but why book early? The week before Xmas is always a quiet one and you'll have no problem finding late availability if you leave your booking to, er, December TBH. Wait and see what the snow's doing nearer the time is your best bet.

KimboLand wrote:I'm thinking with a full area lift pass (Grand Massive) I'll be ok? Any advice?

Flaine pretty much always has snow as good as anywhere else in the Grand Massif, although Samoens has some North-facing pitches that hold early (or thin) snow very well.

Oops. yes sorry - I meant Dec 2014 not 2015!
We're a family of 7, and that's the only week we can all get together, so would probably want to book early to avoid any disappointment.
I've been to Flaine end Dec and early Jan before, but not as early as 13th Dec, so really not sure!