The nearby resort centre has a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, plus a unique atmosphere with several large sculptures inspired by artists such as Picasso.
Flaine is well suited to families offering a large nursery slope area perfect for children or beginners. Arriving at Le Centaure, one of our boutique Directors' Choice properties, which we rate as 4* superior, a large internal staircase leads you to the open-air roof terrace from which you can ski-in/ski-out and enjoy spectacular views over the ski area and the surrounding mountains. The official star rating is 5-star.
New services included in this property for 2025/26 - Le Centaure now offers additional services that will enhance your stay. You'll enjoy bathrobes, slippers for all adult guests, a welcome essentials pack with coffee pods for your coffee machine, tea sachets and condiments, body and hair products and a sweet treat. All apartments also have a safe. You'll also benefit from a mid-stay towel change.
Facilities at Le Centaure include:
January 2025Very much enjoyed Le Centaure, and Peak Retreats team were efficient, friendly and responsive.
The loan of cots, highchairs, changing mats, bottle warmers, plug socket guards (1 cot & 1 highchair max/apartment, request at time of booking), board games, raclette/pierrade/fondue sets (all subject to availability).
Le Centaure in Flaine offers 62 self-catering ski apartments in one south-facing main building. The apartments range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom split level apartments. The 2 bedroom apartments are mostly split level whilst some of the 3 bedroom apartments enjoy an amazing location with a balcony directly overlooking the slopes and chairlifts.
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen area with 4-ring ceramic hob, multi-function oven, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee maker, kettle, toaster, mixer and steamer. The bathrooms have a heated towel rail and hairdryer. The living area has satellite TV, telephone and a balcony with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
**1 bedroom apartment sleeping 2/4 (c.35-40m2): living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom, WC
**1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4/6 (c.45-50m2): living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, bedroom with double bed, alcove with bunk beds, bathroom, WC
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4/6 (may be duplex) (c.55-60m2): living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom, WC. Most apartments are duplex
2 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4/6 (may be duplex) (c.65m2): living area, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, alcove with bunk beds, shower room, bathroom, WC. May be duplex (no sofa bed in the living area)
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6/8 (may be duplex) (c.70-75m2): living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, bedroom with double bed, 2 x bedrooms each with 2 single beds, shower room, bathroom, WC. May be duplex
Please note: for any apartments at Le Centaure in Flaine that feature bunk beds, they are only suitable for children aged between 6 and 14.
**Please also note that due to the configuration of some of the larger apartments, we recommend that families with younger children and especially toddlers book the 1 bedroom 4 persons or 1 bedroom alcove 6 persons apartments, which are non-duplex.
* This indicates that you can ski to or from the residence. This is subject to normal snow conditions in the resort at that time and to the individual skier's ability. At Le Centaure this is via a red run, so not suitable for all children or beginners. There is however a lift between Flaine Foret and Flaine Forum.
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
Find out more about Eurotunnel LeShuttle self-drive option
8 FOR 7 Arrive on Fri 12/12 instead of Sat 13/12 at no extra cost; 8 FOR 7 stay until Sun 12/4 instead of Sat 11/4 at no extra cost.
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
Find out more about Eurotunnel LeShuttle self-drive option
To make an advance registration for 26/27, give us a call on 023 9283 9310 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. You can also contact us on our live chat facility.
Fully equipped apartment, bed linen with beds made on arrival (excluding sofa beds), towels, 1 tea towel, cleaning kit, end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area & dishes), ski lockers with boot dryers, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access at reception and in all apartments (free for first device, additional connections payable) and access to the indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and fitness room.
Interested in buying an apartment at Le Centaure? Have a look at the properties on our Buying in the Alps page where you will find details on Le Centaure and other properties across the Alps.
Price is unless specified, per accommodation, per week, on a self-catering basis, in £s Sterling, including a Standard Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing from Folkestone to Calais with a car with free FlexiPlus upgrade on selected dates. A supplement will apply for travel on certain peak dates (see below). £25 each way supplement for high cars (above 1.85m) will also apply.
Other routes and operators available (including P&O routes from Hull to Rotterdam).
Guide dates (2025/26) when supplements for FlexiPlus apply:
* outbound 19-21 Dec 25 and returns 27-28 Dec 25
** outbound 26-28 Dec 25 and returns 02-04 Jan 26
*** outbound on 13-15 Feb 26 and returns 20-23 Feb 26
**** outbound on 26-29 Mar 26 and returns 03-07 Apr 26
***** outbound on 01-04 Apr 26 and returns 10-13 Apr 26
****** outbound 10-11 Apr 26 and returns 18-19 Apr 26
******* outbound 18-19 Apr 26
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