| The village of Samoëns lies on the flat plain of the Giffre valley;
its nine, tiny, satellite hamlets nestle on the surrounding wooded slopes.
The whole retains a traditional Alpine atmosphere, with lots of old, stone
buildings, wooden chalets and farms, goats and cattle grazing in lush green pastures; and, from
Springtime onwards, flowers, flowers, flowers.
At the heart of Samoëns is the Place du Gros-Tilleul, so-named for its superb
lime-tree, dating back to 1438. The beautiful sixteenth-century church dominates one side of the
square, overlooking the covered corn market and a pretty fountain decorated with bronze
sculptures.
Take a look at the Agenda for activities in Samoens by
clicking here
a heady place in the winter!
The Samoëns ski area offers a varied playground accessible to all. For expert skiers there are
black and red pistes at the top of the resort and a vast off-piste area to indulge your enthusiasm.
Beginners will improve on the lower, more gentle blue and green slopes which were entirely re-designed
in 2003. Small children are welcomed at the children's ski area (jardin d´enfants) at the top of
the Grand Massif Express cable car.
take a look at the Webcam at 1600 where the beginners area is by
clicking here
a fantastic playground in the Summer!
Whether you prefer a gentle stroll in the countryside, a chance to test your physical limits
as part of your holiday or a well-deserved relaxing break in the mountains, the businesses in Samoëns
can provide just what you're looking for. !
If you’re a sports nut keen to try something new, Samoëns is the ideal place to experience unusual
and surprising outdoor activities that aren’t found just anywhere. These specialist sports remain
almost unknown to the general population and exist in Samoëns thanks to the unique landscape. Why
not try one of these ideas during your next trip in our mountains such as Rafting, Paragliding,
Climbing, Caving, Trekking, horse riding, etc ...
Samoëns and the Grand Massif offers 350 km of marked tracks for Mountain
bikers. The "Big" lifts are open... take a look at the
Grand Massif Website
Getting there
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