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Ski area in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps
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Flaine is in Le Grand Massif ski area in the Haute Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes of Southeastern France. It was designed by Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer in the 1960s, has one of Europe's fastest gondolas and is known for being an eco-friendly car-free ski resort.
Modern, comfortable establishment, offering larger apartments with greater comfort. Duvets as standard, a bakery service, Wi-Fi access in all apartments, heated ski rooms, boot dryers.
Regular shuttle and bus services operate between Geneva International Airport and Flaine during the winter season. Distance is 70 km, transfer takes 1h 15min by car or taxi, 1h 45min by bus.
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