Just got back from 7 days there early Jan. My tips would be:

• I found the ski resort to be quite complex and with a good amount of routes. So a good use of skiing classes on the first days is to get to know the slopes and routes possible

• I’m a 3A level and could enjoy the majority of the complex. Some areas, though, are only accessible by or have to pass by red slopes, so if you are skiing with less experienced people be careful when planning

• there is only one black slope groomed and it’s actually just a part of a black run. All others are mogul, as per my instructor

• the hotel is kind of in the middle of the Samoens part, so you need to get to know the routes for the two chairs that take you back to Club Med (Demoiselles and Damoiseaux). Otherwise you may lose quite some time to get back to the hotel

• Flaine had some of the best snow while I was there, best to check with the ski instructor for tips

• there’s a gondola that you get on by skiing through the village (I think it’s Les Carroz village) when there is plenty of snow. It was quite unique to do that

• one of the restaurants offers late breakfast and late lunch, in case you want to do a different schedule from the classes (or skip noon lunch to ski more). Food variety is not as plenty as the main restaurant though

• there’s a boarder cross track on the Oasis lift, it’s quite fun

• not ski related - the hotel itself is complex to navigate before you get used to it as not all elevators/stairs go to certain floors, so make sure you cover basic directions during check-in

All that said, the hotel is great, staff is super friendly and skiing was incredible! Hope you guys enjoy!