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Les Carroz Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Linked with Flaine in the Grand Massif
  • Famille Plus resort
  • Tree-lined skiing

Great for

  • Families
  • Off-piste
  • Village charm

Ski Holidays in Les Carroz

With easy access to the glorious Grand Massif, lots on for children and pretty alpine architecture to boot, Les Carroz has all the ingredients for a terrific week in the Alps. Get knee-deep in powder over in Flaine, refuel with authentic Savoyard food in the village and kick back for lazy evenings before another day spent skiing between the trees.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Les Carroz Stats

Top Altitude
2500m
Bottom Altitude
1140m
Resort Altitude
1140m
Total Piste
265km
Longest Run
14 km
Slope Orientation
N, E, S
Vertical Drop
914m
Skiable Vertical
914m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

From a spot overlooking the Arve valley – rolling hills and pine trees as far as the eye can see – Carroz is a quiet village of wooden lodges and old barns, peppered with historic landmarks. It has that achingly traditional quality about the place that’s pretty much a given in the older Alpine villages, and there certainly won’t be high-rise hotels any time soon here – not without the locals kicking up a fuss. They’re mighty proud that this was a farming village before it opened as a ski resort in 1936 and that quite a few of the restaurants and residences are actually housed in restored farmhouses.

If that wasn’t enough to write home about - here’s the clincher- Carroz is a member of the Grand Massif ski area. Hopping on the gondolas on its eastern edge, you can be shredding the famous powder of the Flaine bowl in minutes or taking a leisurely cruise down the Marvel run to historic Samoens, and all in all enjoying the area’s 265km of pure, unadulterated piste.

It’s unsurprising that the resort’s racked up scores of loyal groupies since it opened way back when (believe it or not, it also used to have the largest drag-lift in Europe!) but it’s in family circles that this place has made the biggest splash. With children’s ski zones, family lift pass deals, crèches and kids clubs, we don’t need the Scooby Squad to work out why the Ministry for Tourism have decked it with the esteemed ‘Famille Plus’ label. And we haven’t mentioned the icing on the cake - it’s also only one hour from Geneva Airport and directly connected to the A40 highway, so one of the most accessible resorts in the Alps.

You’re not going to catch anyone calling this sprawling settlement “small” or “quaint”, but the body of Carroz can be crossed in about 15 minutes, so it’s pretty easy to get your bearings here. The Place de l’Ambiance is the beating heart of the outfit, the location of most of the shops and events and a weekly market where you can mingle with those town-proud locals to pick up fresh veg and those cheeses the French do best.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Les Carroz Transfer Times

Geneva Airport70 km, 45 mins

The nearest airport to Les Carroz is Geneva / Geneve at 50 km or about 50 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Les Carroz?

The skiing over Grand Massif’s 5 resorts (Les Carroz, Flaine, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt- Fer-à-Cheval) seems to go on forever- hot on the Espace Killy’s heels for sheer quantity of piste.

Which other ski resorts are near to Les Carroz?

The nearest ski resorts to Les Carroz include Flaine, Samoens, Chamonix.

Ski Area Facts

LocationHaute Savoie, France
Established1936
Downhill265km
Lift Pass£210 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

77runs53%

Intermediate Skiing

53runs37%

Advance & Expert Terrain

14runs10%

Snowboarding Trails

265km100%

What is Les Carroz like for Beginner skiers?

Most beginners will find their boxes ticked by those in the immediate vicinity, which can normally be accessed with a beginner’s pass. Above and beyond the nursery tracks on the edge of the village, there’s the newly refurbished beginner’s area on the gentle green Mollachets run at the top of the Kedeuse gondola, as well as take-a-breath beautiful blues like the Combe and Lou Darbes to progress onto. All 5 of the Grand Massif resorts are connected by easy, cruising blues, meaning even newbies can cover a seriously satisfying amount of ground. Young skiers will especially be in their element here, with the likes of the Mini-boarder and Coin-Coin in the local area, complete with small jumps and kicks.

What is Les Carroz like for Intermediate skiers?

For intermediates, the local blues and reds (Timalets, Zorta and Pimprenelle) are certainly worth a ski but it’s hard to resist venturing out to further fields with the Grand Massif pass. This grants you access to the legendary 14km Cascade, a gorgeous, wide tree-lined blue from Flaine all the way to Sixt, plus some lovely confidence building blues at Aujon. The Flaine bowl is also choc-a-bloc with long, winding reds, which, despite devilish names (think- Lucifer, Diable, Minos) are only scary in short, steep sections, rather than throughout.

What is Les Carroz like for Advanced skiers?

If you’re confident on reds and blacks, the whole area pass is an out-and-out must.

What is Les Carroz like for snowboarding?

Freestylers have the choice of the Massif’s 2 JAM snowparks, the pick of which is found at Flaine, with half-pipes, big air jumps, boarder cross, tables, rails and quarters. There are also some boarder crosses closer to home at Carroz on the Cupoire and Beetle tracks

What is Les Carroz like for off-piste skiing?

Above Flaine, the black Diamant Noir from the top of the main Grandes Platieres chair and the seriously steep Agate off the Lindars Nord chair are as good as it gets. The domain as a whole is known for its superb off-piste – the jewel of which has to be the Gers Bowl.

What is Les Carroz like for cross country skiing?

A 15 min drive away is the Col de Pierre Carrée site, which has a 2.5km run up at 1800m.

Les Carroz Restaurants

You’ll find 30 different eateries scattered throughout the various hamlets from Les Servages in the south to Le Pre du Bois in the north. There’s plenty of choice, whether you’re after a quick crepe, generous helpings of vin chaud, or a full gourmet spread. Try La Spatule on the main square for well-priced authentic meals (and the tastiest crepes in town) or spoil your taste buds with the fine gourmet fare at Les Servages d’Armelle, part of a 4* hotel in a restored farmhouse. For food on the fly, nothing beats the waffles and coffee on the sunny piste-side deck at L’Anfionne (at the foot of the Plein Soleil chair lift)

Where to eat in Les Carroz and on the mountain

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L'Ours Blanc Restaurant One of the best and most friendly restaurants in Les Carroz. Serving Savoyarde specialities plus excellent steaks and a wide variety of other dishes. Vegetarians catered for, and children very welcome.

Les Servages D’Armelle On first glance, Les Servages D’Armelle at the foot of the Timalets run is heartily traditional/the epitome of Savoyard tradition. All wood beam and slate-roofed, the restaurant is housed in one of Les Carroz’s beautiful restored farmhouses. But at the table here, you’ll be delighted by a quirky mix of old and new and some of the finest gourmet fare for miles. The restaurant’s resident chef, Pascal Flécheau, delights in giving a modern twist to local dishes and works his culinary magic on the produce of the region. Take the Fera, a small fish from Geneva’s Lake Leman, which is served finely sliced and home smoked. Try the Terrine de Beaufort, a cheese cooked with egg and cream, melted over ham and baked till golden. For dessert, choose from an array of delicacies prepared by the owner, Armelle, herself, among which the soufflé glacé has been known to “move crowds”.

La Croix de Savoie 15 minutes south of the main square, the family-run La Croix de Savoie may involve a detour if you’re staying on another side of the resort but it’s unlikely to be a detour you'll regret taking. Voted Les Carroz’s “best restaurant” 3 years in a row and given a spot among the star-studded pages of the Michelin guide, the culinary awards lavished on this restaurant-come-hotel speak for themselves. This isn’t a spot to miss if you’re a devotee of fine wine and sophisticated foods. With great children’s options (a rarity in a gourmet restaurant) and the more expensive taster menu for the gourmands among us, La Croix de Savoie caters for all. Cooking classes and wine tasting evenings with resident chef, Edwidge Tiret also make for luxurious gifts.

La Spatule From its corner on the main square, La Spatule has been serving up the best crepes in town for years. Once called the “Bretonne Crêperie”, crêpes or “galettes” are the specialties at this intimate and well-priced family-run restaurant, which is often filled to the brim with family groups.

Le Chalet des Molliets At the base of the Molliets chairlift, this rustic Alpine chalet is a great spot for lunch when you're out skiing, with a spacious terrace for the sunnier months. It dishes out simple, home cooked meals and has a special selection of mouth-watering pies and desserts.

Bistro Grill du Gron From the Route des Moulins just off the main square, the petite little Grill du Gron has quite the fan-base. Visitors return year after year for the steaks perfectly cooked before their eyes- in the fireplace. A little different to other chalet restaurants, it’s more like owners Philippe and Beatrice have invited you into their living room here. Vegetarians may not feel quite so at home, though veggie options are on the menu, but meat lovers will enjoy the huge cote de boeuf and steaks done right. Dress in layers, the open fire will cook you too if you’re in full gear!

Il Piccolo A welcoming Italian couple runs this intimate pizzeria just off the main square. It’s a firm favourite with locals, turning out fresh pizzas of generous sizes for reasonable prices, pasta dishes and some local classics.

Aux Petits Oignons On the Chemin du Club just outside the main square is Aux Petits Oignons and when its doors are opened the seats are quickly filled. Here you’ll find French Classics done right- think perfectly cooked steak tartare and foie gras with onion, plus a range of fruity house cocktails. Owners Muriel and Sylvain pour their heart into the restaurant and can often be found chatting with customers till close.

Fondue de Ski Enjoy the Best fondue in Savoy in a click! Visit fonduedeski.com and order your fondue, pick it up from the Grenier Savoyard store when you come off the slopes (minimum 2 hours after ordering) and enjoy a fondue night in your apartment or chalet. You’ll have everything you need, ready to melt and can even hire equipment for free from the store. Choose between the traditional cheese fondue, mushroom cheese fondue and champagne fondue! Guaranteeing Le Grenier Savoyard's the expertise & quality of products through a 100% secure booking platform.

Les Carroz Après Ski

Les Carroz may not be home to heaving clubs or a shots-from-skis kind of nightlife, but that’s not to say the lights go out at 9 here…When the sun starts to set, head to the Carpe Diem for their amazing vin chaud and karaoke and make sure to catch happy hour at Le Marlow for some healthy-sized cocktails. Alternatively there’s the Aux Petits Oignons lounge bar a stone’s throw from the square. Those overcome by the need to dance the night away can choose between 3 nightclubs. With lasers, cages and …a fish tank, Club 74 wouldn’t stick out in the Pigalle district of Paris…

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Les Carroz

Club 74 Les Carroz isn’t known for its wild nightlife, so Club 74 is pretty much the place to head for your late-night dancing fix. Every weekend it fills to the brim with locals and tourists even from the other resorts and towns, who sip on fruity cocktails and shake their stuff on the laser-filled dance floor till dawn.

Les Carroz Activites for Non-skiers

The resort also has no end of nocturnal activities, from floodlit slopes twice a week and Tee Pee evenings to Igloo weekends and swimming under the stars in the heated pool at the Aquacime.

Swimming, ice-skating, paragliding, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, tobogganing, hot-air ballooning and husky sledding are just the start of the long list of family activities here. Whether as an alternative to skiing in the day or something to try for afters, the Alpine Rollercoaster from the Kédeuze gondola is a blast - you can zoom down with a virtual reality headset if you want to take things to the next level. Parents fancying some me-time can hand the kids over to the Loupiots club or Green Mouse crèche, then unwind in the competent hands of the masseurs at the Deep Nature Spa. If you fancy honing your creativity, art classes run throughout the season for children and adults, including workshops in painting, pottery and jewelry making.

Aquacime Spa Let your all cares float away in the Aquacime Spa, the latest addition to the Carroz neighborhood. Harnessing the soothing power of water, the centre brings you the perfect remedies to ski-weary limbs. Complete with sauna, hammam, tepidarium, zen basin, massaging Nordic pool and a heated, floodlit outdoor pool that's kissed by falling snow, there are hours of relaxation to be had here. If you’re not one to let the fitness slip on holiday, they also hold water aerobics classes and have a fully fitted gym, where workouts are had gazing out over snow-tipped pines and distant peaks. Don't want to miss out on ski time? There's a late night spa session once a week.

Les Carroz Ice Rink Whether you deserve to be in the Olympics for your grace on the ice or you’re more arms and legs, everyone loves to get their skates on come wintertime. Open from 19th December to 24th March, the open-air ice-rink a short walk from the main square is the place to head for your skating fix and a little of the ubiquitous vin chaud in the evenings. Open most days 10:00-12:00 & 14:00 to 19:00. Admission 5.50€ and 4€ on a Wednesday.

Air Passion Parapente Take to the skies from the top of the Kedeuse gondola for a rather different angle on Carroz and shots that will be the jewels of your photo-album. Founded by the Mathurin brothers (one the trainer for the French Paragliding team and the other who flies for the French Hanggliding team), this friendly team of instructors have providing flights in Carroz for nigh on 20 years, and have thousands of hours of flight time each. They offers tandem flights alongside a range of multi-day courses for teaching you to fly solo. In the air ask for the “greenhouse turn” and wait for your stomach to drop. 6 years and over Panoramic photos (CD € 15) or video (SD card 20 €) in flight Discounts often available for children.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Les Carroz has a reasonably good range of shops and is a delight to wander around. You will find a choice of supermarkets as well as some specialist food shops (bakers, patisseries, butchers etc) selling the sort of delicacies which make being in France a joy.

Three farm shops in the area serve their own freshly made produce such as goats cheese and jam which make excellent gifts.

Souvenirs can be found in several gift shops which sell locally made jewellery, clocks and ornaments. There are three fashion boutiques and, as you would expect, several ski and sports shops.

Europ’Sports From a prime spot right beside the tourist office in the main square, the stylish, steel-grey interior of Europ’Sport stocks all you’ll need for your ski holiday and more- ever tried a GoPro camera? All under one roof you’ll find skis, snowboards, snowshoes and baby carriers to rent or buy, repair and disinfection services, plus row upon row of branded sportswear for men, women and children. This is a family-run business, proud to offer a loyalty card and 10% discount on rentals to returning customers.

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Best Time to Visit Les Carroz

This isn’t the loftiest of resorts but being near to Mont Blanc, the area gets its own micro-climate and usually has good skiing from December through to April. With a lot of recent investment in snow making, chances are that your runs down to the resort won’t be disrupted if the snowfall is lacking at the beginning of the season. The slopes are also on grassland which means they need less snow to be skiable than areas on rocky terrain. The resort is well known for the beautiful tree-lined runs immediately above it (the blue Biollaire leading into Combe is one of our favourites) and these are also very convenient when visibility is low in the depths of winter. Towards springtime, upgrade to pass for the whole of the Grand Massif and head to Les Grandes Platieres in Flaine for the best snow in the area.

See our peak dates section below for an idea of when you’re likely to enjoy the village most. A family resort first and foremost, Christmases and February half terms are particularly popular, while it’s known to be quietest and still snow-laden in January, when the New Year’s crowd has gone on its merry way.

What's Les Carroz like at Christmas?

Enjoy that warm and fuzzy feeling with a Christmas in Les Carroz, seeing off Santa and getting merry with locals in the square
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Les Carroz like in the New Year?

Celebrate a relaxed New Year in Carroz, set to the tune of fireworks, cheers and the glugging of mulled wine.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Les Carroz like in Half-Term?

February half –term in Carroz is almost always white underfoot and without fail, full of fun for kids and adults.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Les Carroz like at Easter?

You can’t beat the beautiful vistas of the Massif on an Easter in Carroz. The sun glistening and snow-topped runs over in Flaine are seriously beautiful.
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Les Carroz Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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Ski Accommodation in Les Carroz

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We love family holidays in Les Carroz – the resort has always flung its arms as wide as physically possible to families, as was recognised in 2006 with a Family + label from the Ministry of Tourism.

Down at the lift office there’s usually a ‘mountain’ of offers to reduce the costs of family skiing, with recent seasons featuring free lift passes for kids under 5 and sizable discounts on family passes (bought in 4s).

For childcare, besides a list of nannies as long as your skis (found at the Tourist Office), children from 3 months to 12 years can be taken care of by the Green Mouse Crèche and Piou Piou club, who can organise the lot - entertainment, meals, and shuttles to and fro- every day of the week. They also work in co-operation with the ESF and ESI ski schools to include lessons for children of 3 years and up, making use of a special children’s ski area- complete with rope tow and mascot. For a final seal of security, you’ll find new geo-tracking devices for kids (that the French have gone ga-ga over) in all the major ski shops.

If you’ve a very young brood in tow, a self-catered apartment can make the week a whole lot easier, giving you a place to yourselves and letting you cook family favourites from home when the tots aren’t feeling up to a sit-down meal. For dinners out on the town, La Spatule is a family favourite (the tartiflette and fondues always go down well) and the children’s menus at the gourmet La Croix de Savoie are just the ticket for special occasions.

The tourist office is always holding events like concerts and workshops for kids- we’re talking affairs like the frenzied choreography of a fellow called “DJ Benji”- that’ll have them dancing along with glee.

Make no mistake though, it’s not just little nippers catered for here. More experienced skiers can prepare to be knocked flat by the sheer variety and size of the Grand Massif. Teens will appreciate the cinema and games room for relaxed hangouts with new friends, and, spreading their wings a little, the best snowpark for miles over by Flaine.

A wise man once said that two’s company, three’s a crowd, and four or more’s a great ski holiday. We know that evenings shared round the wood fire and sunny lunches on the mountainside make for some amazing memories. So, whether you’re family, friends or a ski club, traditional Carroz has a lot going on for groups.

Beginners will be well tended by the lift company, who usually allow free access to two of the slopes and offer a reduced beginners pass for the Kedeuse Gondola, Crêtes lift and carpet and Plein Soleil lifts. The beginner’s area on the Mollachets run is a sharp new addition and just a short step from Oreade, where you can meet the rest of the crew for lunch out on the terrace. When it comes to lessons, a little private tuition is no bad thing and ESI sometimes do private classes for two for the price of one (serious cost cutting). In the meantime, advanced skiers will lap up the red Timalets red and black Felire and Veroce runs around Carroz – but are best advised to invest in a pass for the whole Grand Massif for the challenging moguls of the Diamant Noir and the 45° slopes of the Styx around Flaine. It takes just 6 minutes to reach the heart of the Grand Massif ski area on the 8-seater Kedeuse, so they won’t be late for lunch!

Later in the evening, laugh your ski socks off with the karaoke at Carpe Diem, and drink off the shame with the huge cocktails at the Marlow. For a quiet one, try a trip en masse to the local cinema or ice-rink. Finally, you can’t beat the mountain views from gourmet La Croix de Savoie for a lavish final meal.

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How much is a ski pass in Les Carroz

Maximum and minimum adult Les Carroz lift pass prices ranged from €222 to €246 for 6 days access to the Les Carroz ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Les Carroz holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €32 - €36 €42 - €47 €40 - €45
6 Day Price €167 - €185 €222 - €246 €211 - €234
Age Range 5 - 15 16 - 64 65+
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Getting to Les Carroz

Most of our ski holidays to Les Carroz packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Les Carroz from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Les Carroz from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Les Carroz from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva / Geneve 50 km 50 minutes
Lyon ? km 2 hours
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How long does it take to drive to Les Carroz from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Les Carroz?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Les Carroz transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Cluses 15 km 15 minutes
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Going to Les Carroz under your own steam

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Maison Medicale Practice offers General practice, sports medicine and a trauma unit with x-ray capability. Appointments not necessary. Opening times( all year) Mon-Thu: 09h00-12h00 and 16h00-19h00 Fri: 09h00-12h00 and 14h00-19h00 Sat: 09h00-12h00

Les Carroz Tourist Board The Les Carroz tourist office is welcoming, modern and a comfortable space for all your holiday essentials. The tourism office can assist with all you queries for your upcoming holiday or if you would like to arrange a holiday. Some of the offerings in the tourism office are brochures and guides. They also have a space dedicated to young children and babies so that they are safe and secure while you handle all the other parts of your holiday! Other services include: - Posters, maps, goodies, trinkets & souvenirs are all on sale. - Free car park There is also a booking centre on hand to assist in any last minute bookings that may need to take place during your visit. The Tourism office has many quirky and fun activities to offer too such as a comic book of the 'Mysteries of Les Carroz' ! Opening Times Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm. Closed on Sunday.

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