Le Centaure
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-star 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 2024/25 - Le Centaure now offers additional services that will enhance your stay. You'll enjoy bathrobes, slippers and a pool towel for all adult guests, a welcome essentials pack with coffee pods for your coffee machine, tea sachets and condiments, shower gel, bottled water 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:
- Reception and communal lounge area with open fire and pool table,
- Free access to the 'wellness area' with indoor heated pool (plus separate children's pool), hot tub, sauna, steam room and fitness room,
- The 'O des Cîmes Spa', where massages and beauty treatments can be pre-booked through Peak Retreats. View here for prices for pre-bookable massages and beauty treatments,
- Free Wi-Fi internet access in the reception area and all apartments (first connection free, additional connections pay locally),
- Ski locker with boot dryers,
- Luggage room,
- A bakery delivery service for fresh bread and pastries (pay locally, order at reception before 6pm for delivery by 8am the following morning).
What our clients say
April 2023We’ve stayed at La Centaure before, it’s perfect for us - central, ski in / out, pool, gym.
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.
Apartment types:
**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.
Grand Massif Lift Pass Offers 24/25
| Resort | Lift Pass Type | Validity | Days | Special Offer | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaine, Les Carroz d'Araches, Samoens | Grand Massif | Weeks 11/01-24/01 and 22/03-13/04 | 6 | Special 6-day lift pass offer weeks 11/01-24/01 and 22/03-13/04 |
Le Centaure Prices
Apartment Prices 24/25 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
8 FOR 7 Arrive on Fri 13/12 instead of 14/12 at no extra cost; stay until Sun 13/4 instead of Sat 12/4 at no extra cost.
7 nights Sat-Sat
Le Centaure Prices
Apartment Prices 25/26 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
7 nights Sat-Sat
Please contact us about 2025/26 advance bookings by giving one of our Alpine specialists a call on 023 9283 9310 or emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. You can also contact us on our live chat facility.
Price includes:
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 swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and fitness room.
To pay locally:
- Refundable breakage deposit: €400/apartment
- Local Tourist Tax c.€3.40pp/day 18yrs +/day (for guidance only),
- Extra towels (1 hand & 1 bath towel): €12/kit,
- Hire of additional bathrobe: €10/robe,
- Extra cleaning kit: €8/kit,
- End of stay cleaning of kitchen area and dishes – see reception for prices,
- Bakery delivery service,
- Laundry room,
- Spa treatments and massages
- Car parking in Flaine is organised centrally; car park P2 is the nearest to the residence (300m). Please note that there is also free outdoor parking (car park P0) in resort (15 minutes walk from the residence),
- Pets welcome €95/stay (max 1/apt) including dog welcome kit (dog bowl, chew bone, toy and poop bags). Please advise us at time of booking if you are taking your pet. Relevant documentation required including anti-rabies certificate. Pets must be kept on a lead within the residence.
Owning an apartment in the French Alps:
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. £15 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 plus Brittany Ferries route from Portsmouth to Caen). Accommodation only deduct £420.
Guide dates:
* outbound 19-22 Dec 24
** outbound 27-28 Dec 24 and returns on 03-05 Jan 25
*** outbound on 14-16 Feb 25 and returns on 21-24 Feb 25
**** outbound on 4-6 Apr 25 and returns on 11-14 Apr 25
***** outbound on 10-13, 17-20 Apr 25 and returns on 18-21, 26-27 Apr 25
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Hotel Club Panorama
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Club Hotel Le Flaine
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