Le Centaure
Le Centaure is a Directors' Choice residence.
Flaine is well suited to families offering a large nursery slope area perfect for children or beginners, whilst 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.
Arriving at Le Centaure, 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.
Facilities at Le Centaure include:
- Reception with lounge and pool table,
- Free access to the 'wellness area' including indoor heated pool (plus separate children's pool) as well as a hot tub, saunas, steam rooms and fitness room,
- You may also find time to be pampered in the O des Cîmes Spa and Beauty Care Centre (for massages and beauty treatments – arrange and pay before travel in £). View here for prices for pre-bookable massages and beauty treatments,
- Free Wi-Fi internet access in the reception area and all apartments (1st connection free, additional connections pay locally),
- Ski locker with heated boot racks,
- Luggage room,
- Bread/pastry delivery service (pay locally, order at reception).
Our Directors' Choice residences are offering a new premium Signature Stay option with early check-in, parking included, a later check-out and other little extras. We are the only UK tour operator able to offer this new premium service.
Signature stay benefits include the following:
- Early check-in from 3pm,
- Late check-out, stay until 11am,
- Parking space included,
- Welcome essentials pack with coffee and tea sachets plus condiments,
- Bathrobe and slippers plus flip-flops for the pool,
- Mid-stay towel change.
Please contact us for Signature Stay prices.
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 1 main building. The apartments are south-facing and range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom split level. The 2 bedroom apartments are 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, Senseo 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. Living area with a double sofa bed (except 2 bed alcove 6 which doesn't have the sofa bed).
Apartment types:
*1 bedroom apartment sleeping 2-4 (c.35-40m2): bedroom with a double bed
*1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4-6 (c.45-50m2): bedroom with a double bed, alcove with bunk beds
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4-6 (may be duplex) (c.55-60m2): bedroom with a double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds. May be duplex
2 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4-6 (may be duplex) (c.65m2): bedroom with a double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, alcove with bunk beds, extra shower room. May be duplex
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6-8 (may be duplex) (c.70-75m2): bedroom with a double bed, 2 x bedrooms each with 2 single beds, extra shower room. May be duplex
Please note: for any apartments at Le Centaure in Flaine that feature bunk beds, they are 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.
Le Centaure Prices
Apartment Prices 24/25 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
7 nights Sat-Sat
Le Centaure Prices
Apartment Prices 25/26 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel 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 (provisional):
Fully equipped apartment, bed linen with beds made on arrival (excluding sofa beds), bathroom linen, 1 tea towel, cleaning kit, end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area & dishes), ski lockers with heated 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 (provisional):
- Refundable breakage deposit: €400/apartment - please note no deposit, no keys!
- Local Tourist Tax c.€2.25/pp 18yrs +/day (guiding fare),
- Extra towels (1 hand & 1 bath towel): €12/kit,
- Hire of bathrobe: €9/robe,
- Extra cleaning kit: €8/kit,
- Kitchen area and dishes end of stay cleaning – see reception for more details,
- Bread/pastries delivery service,
- Laundry room,
- 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 €75/stay (max 1/apt) on presentation of the anti-rabies certificate, request at time of booking. New for 23/24: dog welcome kit in apartments (dog bowl, chew bone, toy and poop bags).
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 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. 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 3-5 Apr 25 and returns on 11-12 Apr 25
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Alhena (hotel)
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Club Hotel Le Flaine
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