At Circuit Glace de Flaine in Haute-Savoie, a driving school offers snow and ice driving courses adapted to different abilities. Sessions are supervised by state-qualified instructors on specially prepared circuits for learning winter grip and car control.
What do you learn on a course?
Exercises cover braking, counter-steering, vision, controlling a slide and recovering a line on slippery surfaces. Packages range from introductory sessions lasting a few hours to courses of one to three days. Depending on the programme, cars may include Renault Sport, Subaru, Porsche, Alpine and Toyota GR models.
Do you need to be an experienced driver?
No: beginner courses teach the reflexes needed for ice driving, while advanced sessions develop greater vehicle control. Licence requirements, cars and participant numbers vary by package.
What to know before visiting
The circuit is on route du Circuit, 74300 Magland, in the Flaine area. In winter, the drive up from the valley can take longer in snow: bring legally required winter road equipment and allow extra time before the briefing. The activity depends on snow conditions; check the 2026-2027 winter season calendar before travelling.
An extra detail: practical training in controlling slides, with several car categories and a site dedicated to snow and ice.
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