Skiing
The Grand Massif is the third biggest ski area in the
Alps and includes the ski areas of Flaine, Samoens,
Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt reaching up to 2500m.
Many of the major slopes are north facing and so retain
their snow for longer than many resorts.
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Resort height (720m-2480m)
Ski Area from 1600m
Grand Massif 265 km of piste
77 lifts, 133 slopes |
15
Green - Beginners ****
53 Blue - Beginners ****
51 Red - Intermediates ****
14 Black - Experts, Boarders *** |
Grand
Massif piste map
Samoens is linked to the massive Grand Massif (with
Les Carroz, Morillon and Flaine) and provides extensive
skiing for all levels with virtually no queues. Not
many places offer such a wide variety of skiing, and
very few have such fantastic panoramic views over Mont-Blanc.
There is an excellent nursery slope area at Samoens
1600, in fact now the biggest beginners’ area
in the Haute Savoie.
For the more advanced there is also a testing terrain:
The steep north-facing mogul slopes from the Tête
des Saix, the central point of the entire Grand Massif
system, down to Samoens are particularly enjoyable and
there is a new fast (8 mins), high capacity gondola
from the village to a new extensive beginners area on
the plateau at 1600m, which also acts as a gateway to
the Flaine ski area.
Other Winter Sports and Activities
If you get tired of skiing or snowboarding, there are
plenty of other winter sports on offer.
Santa Claus visits the village on Christmas Eve or
you may want to dance in Samoens at Hogmanay. In February
there is a weekly 'Savoyard Day' with traditional games,
a giant tartiflette and a dance. On Easter Monday you
can hunt for eggs hidden in the village.
Winter 2007/8 Events - Tourist
Information Office of Samoens
Samoens Apartment
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