Flaine Image Copyright Yann Havis/Flaine Tourist Office
Flaine (flaine.com), at the heart of the Grand Massif ski area with its 265km of piste, has announced new lifts and other on-slope improvements for the coming winter.
After the success of the new 6-seater chairlift, «Désert Blanc», last year, the Aup de Véran gondolas being replaced for 2012-13.
The benefits of the upgrade include faster access to the Aup de Véran faster sector as the new gondola doubles the capacity of the old lift and more comfort for passengers, with eight seats cabins and skis and boards carried within the cabins.
The lift itself also has a low environmental impact than its predecessor with a smaller arrival station, buried power lines and other initiatives to minimise the visual impression of the lift.
Other improvements for Flaine include increased number snowmaking on the Mephisto slope in Aup de Veran and a new beginner's terrain park managed by the ESF ski school incorporating smaller rails, boxes and other features for first-timers before they tackle Flaine's famous world-class full scale park!