Private chauffeur in Flaine
Flaine, 1,600 m, was built in the late 1960s to designs by Marcel Breuer, the Bauhaus architect. It is a car-free resort where you clip into your skis at the door and head out onto the Grand Massif and its 265 km of pistes. From Geneva Airport, allow 1 h 15 min by road.
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- Altitude
- 1,600 m
Getting to Flaine
Actual road distances and journey times, excluding snow and peak holiday traffic.
| From | Distance | Duration | Estimate |
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| Geneva Airport | 76 km | 1 h 15 min | from €180 |
| Annecy | 87 km | 1 h 20 min | from €210 |
| Chambéry Airport | 129 km | 1 h 50 min | from €310 |
| Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport | 205 km | 2 h 30 min | from €490 |
Departing from Flaine
| To | Distance | Duration | Estimate |
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| Geneva Airport | 76 km | 1 h 15 min | from €180 |
Planning your trip to Flaine
From the airports
By road, Flaine is 76 km from Geneva Airport (1 h 15 min), 129 km from Chambéry Airport (1 h 50 min) and 205 km from Lyon Airport (2 h 30 min). Give us your flight number: your chauffeur tracks your arrival and waits for 30 minutes free of charge after landing. From Annecy, where we are based, the drive to Flaine is 87 km, about 1 h 20 min.
Which vehicle to choose
For up to 2 passengers, the E-Class is all you need, and the S-Class gives you more legroom after a long flight. For 3 to 7 passengers, or as soon as you bring skis, take the V-Class. For larger groups, the Sprinter VIP seats up to 16 passengers on request, and several vehicles can travel together. Standard luggage is included. If you are bringing skis, a bike or a pushchair, please mention it when you book.
The road
Flaine lies at 1,600 m above sea level. The last few kilometres are in the mountains, on roads that can be covered in snow. Our vehicles run on winter tyres and our chauffeurs drive this road all season. From Geneva Airport, the road crosses a border: keep an identity document to hand.
Must-see places in Flaine
Flaine, in the heart of the Grand Massif, was created by Éric and Sylvie Boissonnas and designed by Marcel Breuer, with its first buildings in 1969. Skiing facing Mont Blanc, architecture and open-air art.
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Marcel Breuer's architecture
All year
Marcel Breuer, a product of the Bauhaus, designed the resort: the Hôtel Le Flaine and the Bételgeuse building, opened in 1969, have been registered historic monuments since 1991. The ecumenical chapel has been classified since 2014, and the whole resort has held the 20th-century heritage label since 2008.
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Artworks and the Centre d'art
All year
Around the resort stand Picasso's La Tête de Femme, Dubuffet's Le Boqueteau and Vasarely's Les Trois Hexagones, along with fountains by Pol Bury and Carl Nesjar. The Centre d'art, founded by Sylvie Boissonnas, runs a free guided tour every week; registration required.
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Les Grandes Platières
All year
In 12 minutes, the gondola climbs from Flaine to Les Grandes Platières, at 2,500 m, for a 360° panorama over the Mont Blanc massif; it also takes pedestrians. In winter, the Cascades run starts here and descends 14 km to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, through a nature reserve.
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Désert de Platé
Summer
Above Flaine stretches this limestone plateau of more than 1,980 hectares, shaped by glaciers and then by meltwater, and protected since 1998. In summer, it is reached by the Grandes Platières gondola; the family-friendly Odyssée hike makes a good first introduction.
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Golf de Pierre Carrée
Summer
At the Col de Pierre Carrée, on the road between Les Carroz and Flaine, this 18-hole course (par 63) is played between 1,833 and 1,953 m above sea level, facing the Flaine valley and the Arve valley. Open from late June to early September.
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Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval
Summer
7 km from Sixt, walls 500 to 700 m high form a cirque from which more than thirty waterfalls spring. Entry is free, but parking at the end of the road is charged all year round: your chauffeur drops you at the start of the trails.
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La Jaÿsinia alpine botanical garden
Summer
In Samoëns, this garden created in 1906 by Marie-Louise Cognacq-Jaÿ brings together some 2,500 species on 3.7 hectares of steeply sloping ground. Entry is free; it closes when snow, ice, wind or storms make a visit dangerous.
In winter
The Grand Massif links Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval: 265 km of pistes. Flaine skis between 1,600 and 2,500 m, facing Mont Blanc, and the Cascades run reaches Sixt from Les Grandes Platières; shuttles bring skiers back to Samoëns.
In summer
In summer, the Grandes Platières gondola opens up the Désert de Platé to hikers, the Pierre Carrée golf course is played on the road to Les Carroz, and the neighbouring valleys lead to the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval and the Jaÿsinia garden in Samoëns.
The best restaurants in Flaine
In Flaine, the addresses of the Forum and the Hameau, then two houses in Les Carroz-d'Arâches, on the road up to the resort, chosen for their cooking.
Our selection: tables in the 2026 Michelin Guide first, then the addresses that make the place's reputation.
A chauffeur for dinner
Your chauffeur drops you at the table and takes you back, whenever suits you.
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Les Servages d'Armelle
In Les Carroz, two mountain-pasture farms from 1788 turned into a hotel by Armelle, a former French national team skier, and her husband. In the kitchen since 2002, Pascal Flécheau serves fish, shellfish, Angus beef and Savoyard classics. Closed on Mondays.
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La Table des Dames
At the hotel La Croix de Savoie, in Les Carroz, Edwige Tiret and Léonie Dugat cook everything in-house from seasonal produce, organic and local or from their own garden. A dining room open to the valley and to the kitchens, more than 170 wines in the cellar. Evenings, all year.
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Le Michet
At the bottom of the slopes, five minutes' walk from the Forum, a sheepfold more than a hundred years old with its fireplace. At lunch, a skier's menu on the terrace or by the fire; in the evening, Savoyard specialities and a more gastronomic menu, booking advised. Winter only.
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L'Ancolie
In the Hameau de Flaine, on the road to the Col de Pierre Carrée, a chalet with rustic decor gathered around a central fireplace. Grill raclette, fondues, hot-stone dishes and homemade plates, a shop selling local produce. Free shuttle at lunchtime, none in the evening.
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Le Bauhaus
In the heart of Flaine Forum, all-day service from lunch to dinner. Chef Yann Le Gall marries the Alps and the ocean: fine cuts of meat, Savoyard fondue or a seafood platter, homemade dishes and a wide wine list. A raclette bubble available for private hire. Winter only.
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Frometon
One of the three restaurants at the RockyPop Flaine, devoted to cheese and open in the evening only: fondue, raclette and charcuterie, in a warm room on level -1 of the hotel. Non-residents enter via reception. In winter, closed on Tuesdays.
Good to know
The road climbs through Les Carroz and crosses the Col de Pierre-Carrée, above 1,800 m, before dropping down to Flaine. Tell us your residence, in the Forum or in Flaine Forêt, and your chauffeur will drop you as close as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Flaine?
The shortest drive is from Geneva Airport: 76 km, about 1 h 15 min.
How much does a transfer from Geneva Airport to Flaine cost?
Estimates start at €180 with the E-Class. Your fixed price is confirmed before you book and includes fuel, tolls and standard luggage.
How do I book a chauffeur in Flaine?
Online using the booking form, by phone on +33 6 19 74 72 74 or on WhatsApp. We confirm your fixed price before departure.
Do you also handle the return journey?
Yes. You can book both journeys in a single request: your chauffeur will pick you up again at the agreed time.
Can I book at the last minute?
We do our best, depending on chauffeur availability. If you need to leave within the next few hours, the simplest option is to call +33 6 19 74 72 74.
Can the vehicle carry our skis?
Yes. Tell us how many pairs when you book: the V-Class takes up to seven passengers with their skis and luggage.