Northern Alps > Haute-Savoie (1600m)
Open from the 2010/12/18 to the 2011/04/17

Ouverture partielle : 2010/12/11
Fermeture partielle : 2010/12/12
Ouverture selon enneigement.

Samoëns in the winter, more than 240 km of ski slopes situated in the Grand Massif with it´s picturesque landscape.

Samoëns has more to offer than just the skiing with all its different winter activities, snowshoe walks, archery, dogs sleigh, paragliding, ice skating etc... This authentic mountain village is a short distance from the glacial cirque of Fer à Cheval, one of the most splendid limestone sites in the Alps. Samoëns together with its nine surrounding hamlets, all situated at about 700 meters above sea level, not only has an exceptionally rich heritage, but also a thriving life throughout the year. This is not a purpose built resort.This winter is as well the oppotunity to discover the heritage of the market town at it´s stone masons.

7 reasons to choose Samoëns

- Nestling in a wide sunny valley encircled by seven dramatic mountain peaks, the
historic village of Samoëns has something to offer to all holidaymakers.

- The fine architecture and the detailed work of the local stonemasons is
apparent all around the village. They were so renowned in the seventeenth
century that they travelled all over Europe and as far afield as the United
States to undertake major fortification projects.

- Samoëns enjoys an excellent quality of life. It’s a place where time moves
a little more slowly, giving you the chance to appreciate not only the
stunningly beautiful surroundings, but also all the fine regional food and
wine,and an agreeable way of life. Samoëns is able to offer everything
you hope for and expect from a holiday in France, plus a lot more besides
- that’s the reason people like to return here.

- Samoëns prides itself on being family friendly, which means that you can
expect not only a warm welcome but also an array of special amenities and
offers intended to enhance your holiday. For example, throughout the season
there are advantageous prices for families.

- Winter sports enthusiasts will be delighted to discover France’s fifth biggest
interlinked ski area on the doorstep, while those who prefer a different sort
of winter holiday will appreciate the beauty and diversity of this unique village,
which dates from the Middle Ages.

- Samoëns is one of the easiest and cheapest winter sports resorts to get to from Britain. It’s only eight or nine hours by car from Calais, and just 55 kilometres from Geneva Airport, making its appeal even more irresistible!

- Everything can be booked ahead of your arrival - so even your ski passes will be waiting for you. There’s no precious skiing time wasted hanging about in queues, and your holiday can be organised to the degree you want at the click of a mouse.

Tourist Office

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