Rules for visiting Flaine
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval/Passy National Nature Reserve (includes the Désert de Platé), on the edge of the resort; dogs are not allowed up to the top of Grandes Platières because it lies within the…, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: cen-haute-savoie.org
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping in a tent, vehicle or non-permanent shelter is prohibited in the reserve without authorisation from the prefect (art. 17). Bivouacking is regulated: it is tolerated from 19:00 to 9:00 outside prohibited areas, with advance booking at reserve-bivouac74.fr.Source: ffrandonnee.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn summer the car parks are free and motorhomes can use any of them, with no height limit, but there is no water, electricity or waste disposal. In winter you pay: €5 from 30 min to 12 h and €10 per 24 h. Free at the Col de Pierre Carrée.Source: flaine.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsGrand Massif signposts 5 uphill routes in Flaine: Au Fil de l'Aup, Grands Vans, Aujon, Lapiaz and Grandes Platières/Lindars. Some sectors have a night route only during set time slots. Check the opening status on the website.Source: grand-massif.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsIn winter you can walk your dog around Flaine, but dogs are not allowed on the lifts or in the ski area. In summer it must be on a lead because of the flocks protected by guard dogs. Prohibited in the Sixt/Passy reserve.Source: flaine.com
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedIn the nature reserve it is prohibited to fly any aircraft, motorised or not, including radio-controlled ones, within 300 m of the terrain (horizontally, vertically or obliquely) without authorisation from the prefect (art. 21).Source: cen-haute-savoie.org
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedIn the nature reserve it is prohibited to light fires in the natural environment except with authorisation from the prefect (art. 8).Source: cen-haute-savoie.org
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsReserve flora: it is prohibited to cut, damage or take away wild plants (art. 6). Picking bilberries, raspberries, bearberry and mushrooms for family consumption is permitted, respecting the rights of landowners.Source: cen-haute-savoie.org
- ProhibitedIn the reserve it is prohibited to drive or park any motorised land vehicle, except with authorisation from the prefect within the traffic plan and for service, agricultural or chalet-owner exceptions (art. 19).Source: cen-haute-savoie.org
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Flaine?
- With conditions. Camping in a tent, vehicle or non-permanent shelter is prohibited in the reserve without authorisation from the prefect (art. 17). Bivouacking is regulated: it is tolerated from 19:00 to 9:00 outside prohibited areas, with advance booking at reserve-bivouac74.fr.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Flaine?
- With conditions. In summer the car parks are free and motorhomes can use any of them, with no height limit, but there is no water, electricity or waste disposal. In winter you pay: €5 from 30 min to 12 h and €10 per 24 h. Free at the Col de Pierre Carrée.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Flaine?
- With conditions. Grand Massif signposts 5 uphill routes in Flaine: Au Fil de l'Aup, Grands Vans, Aujon, Lapiaz and Grandes Platières/Lindars. Some sectors have a night route only during set time slots. Check the opening status on the website.
- Can you bring a dog to Flaine?
- With conditions. In winter you can walk your dog around Flaine, but dogs are not allowed on the lifts or in the ski area. In summer it must be on a lead because of the flocks protected by guard dogs. Prohibited in the Sixt/Passy reserve.
- Can you fly a drone at Flaine?
- Prohibited. In the nature reserve it is prohibited to fly any aircraft, motorised or not, including radio-controlled ones, within 300 m of the terrain (horizontally, vertically or obliquely) without authorisation from the prefect (art. 21).
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Flaine?
- Prohibited. In the nature reserve it is prohibited to light fires in the natural environment except with authorisation from the prefect (art. 8).
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.