Hotel Alhéna

France , Flaine

  • Couples Holidays
  • Central Location
  • Spa Facilities
4/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Chef Lieu Flaine Front de neige, 74300 Arâches-la-Frasse,

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Flaine at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to Flaine

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Flaine
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on self catering

About Hotel Alhena

The Alhéna is a luxury hotel and residence in Flaine Forum, offering high quality accommodation on the snow front, with direct access to 265km of skiing across the Grand Massif. After a day on the mountain, unwind in the wellness area with a heated indoor pool and range of spa facilities, or relax with a drink in the bar area.

The Hotel Alhena has been awarded the Green Key certification, demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development within the tourism industry. 

Soothing spa & relaxation

After a day on the slopes, unwind and relax in the wellness area which features a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, sensory showers and a Nordic bath. For the younger guests, there's also a children's splash pool. If you want a little extra treat, massages and treatments are available to book locally, plus there's also a relaxation room and Himalayan salt wall which can be booked locally. Train for your next ski adventure in the fully equipped fitness room which features a range of equipment. 

  • Wellness are with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool open daily between 10am-8pm (timings subject to change)
  • Treatments and massages at the Spa Montagnes du Monde (pay locally)
  • Fitness room (adults only 16yrs +)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Bar
  • Evening entertainment
  • Unsupervised playroom
  • Reception and concierge service
  • Electric vehicle recharging points
  • Parking space
  • Daily national and international newspapers
  • Luggage service 
  • Ski lockers Boot and glove dryers
  • Laundry room (pay locally)
  • Ski rental shop on site

The Alhéna is a luxury hotel and residence in Flaine Forum, distinguished by its unique design and attractive location. This property's central location, just steps away from the town square and the base of the ski slopes, is undeniably an appealing feature. Having a piste side location gives you easy access to the 265km of pistes across the Grand Massif Ski Area - there are a variety of slopes for all abilities, whether you are just starting out or have been skiing for decades. 

  • Central location in Flaine Forum
  • Adjacent to the ski lifts
  • Five minutes (500 metres) to the nearest supermarket

The Hotel Alhena is offered on a self catering or bed and breakfast basis,  please select which one you would like for your stay.

Flaine has a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants just a short walk away from the residence and hotel, serving delicious Savoyard specialities and family favourites.

Board basis available: Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering

Deluxe rooms sleep two people and are around 25m² with a view of the slopes. These rooms have a shower.

Family rooms sleep up to four people and are around 45m². The suites have one double bedroom with an en-suite with a shower or bath open to the room, and a twin room with a shower. These rooms also have a balcony overlooking either the resort or slopes.

Room facilities

  • All rooms can be made up as a twin or double (please specify at the time of booking)
  • Balcony
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Baby equipment: cots, high chairs, changing mats, strollers and bottle warmers available on request.

Reception

  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • 24 hour reception desk

Local fees and taxes

  • Resort tax: €2.60 per person per day (under 18s free of charge)
  • A refundable deposit is taken on arrival. Credit cards (excluding AMEX) are accepted.

Additional information

The Hotel Alhena has adapted rooms available on request, please give our Reservations team a call if you would like to book this room type.  There are access ramps within the property, and the wheelchair accessible lift goes to all floors.

  • No. of floors: 6

Travel to Flaine

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva

Transfer time: approx. 2 hours by coach

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 4 April 2026.

  • Geneva airport: approx. 2 hours by coach

You can also book Flaine via Chambery Airport from Stansted on 28th Dec and from Gatwick for any January departures as well as on 1st & 8th Feb. The transfer time is 2 hours.

Your transfer to Flaine will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb - 10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive are available. Please call to book.

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Flaine

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

​Flaine blends Bauhaus architecture, Mont Blanc views, and 265 km of varied skiing, ideal for families and art enthusiasts.​

Runs

Blue: 135km
Red: 95km
Black: 35km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
265km
Resort altitude:
1600m
Ski Altitude:
700m - 2500m
Snow Cannons:
218
Ski Lifts:
62
Lift Ski Lockers:
Yes
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Discover Flaine

Flaine is a mountain resort famed for its monumental outdoor sculptures by artists such as Pablo Picasso and its concrete buildings inspired by the Bauhaus style of the 1960s, many of which house ski-in/ski-out accommodation. It's the only 1960s-era ski resort to be classified a French Historical Monument. Flaine is a really friendly, casual, and family-oriented resort with excellent value and facilities. It has a compact centre with numerous cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops. There are plenty of off-piste activities such as swimming, ice skating and a cultural centre with an art gallery that features the work of local and international artists.

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Things to do in Flaine

The bowling alley inside the Flaine Foret shopping centre is a great place to spend an afternoon. The centre opens from 5pm each day (2pm when the weather is poor) and stays open until late. Alongside the bowling alleys there are arcade games and a projector showing live sports.

Ever fancied releasing your inner rally driver? At the Flaine Ice Driving School, you can experience the exhilaration of driving on snow and ice. With expert instruction provided, courses range from brief taster sessions to immersive multi-day programmes

Aerial View

Located at the bottom of Flaine in Front de Neige, ice quad biking is an adrenaline fuelled test of control and stamina. This exciting activity is an excellent way to spend an afternoon with friends, challenging them to see who can be the fastest to get around the 700m track.

Skiing off the edge of the mountain is rarely advisable! But when you’ve got a massive parachute attached to your back you might just find that you have a lot of fun. That’s the idea behind parapenting in Flaine.

This popular experience is offered by a number of activity operators in resort. Whether a complete beginner or an expert paraglider, our representative will help you to book the right experience for you.

Sledging with the kids is a fantastic way to spend the afternoon as a family. The sledge run in the centre of Flaine runs past the striking Jean Dubuffet sculpture, an icon of the resort.

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