Samoens, France

Located in the Alps, in Haute-Savoie, Samoëns is a ski resort linked directly to France's fourth largest ski area - the Grand Massif. There is always plenty of snow here throughout the season, providing the very best conditions for skiing and board sports. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of a typical French, Haute-Savoie mountain village!

There are also two nordic ski domains in Samoëns :
The nordic skiing domain of the Giffre Valley, from Morillon to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
The nordic skiing domain of the col de Joux Plane.

Le Grand Massif

265 km of pistes and 5 interlinked resorts (Morillon, Samoëns, Les Carroz, Sixt Fer à Cheval and Flaine). For a long time, they were used as a training ground by Antoine Deneriaz, the gold medal winner in the downhill event at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

7 reasons to come to Samoëns:
Its heritage architecture and controlled urban development.
The 8-minute link between the village and the4th largest skiing area (the Grand Massif - 265 kms of pistes).
Its accent on holidays for families and children thanks to the 'Famille Plus' quality label.
Its 46 kms of cross-country skiing in the valley and 30 kms higher up the slopes (Col Joux Plane - Alt. 1700 metres), its 15 signposted snowshoe trails and special-interest outings.
Its quality of life: take time to enjoy every moment.
Its wide sun-drenched valley with flat floor.
Its ease of access (motorway to Cluses, then a mere 20-minute drive to Samoëns at any time of year).