Samoëns, the resort that goes above and beyond

Authentic village, vast ski area, and views of Mont Blanc: in Samoëns, winter has both altitude… and a smile.

Skieurs face aux montagnes à Samoëns

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Samoëns: The essential

Authenticity, variety, expansive ski area: the mountains in full scale

Altitude 

2 500 m 

Domaine

Grand Massif

Trail

Around 265 km for Grand Massif

Number total for slopes

31 total slopes

  • green slopes: 6
  • blue slopes: 11
  • red slopes: 11
  • black slopes: 3

Samoëns: panoramic views & shared skiing

 

Samoëns, nestled in the Giffre Valley, is one of those mountain villages that had a soul long before it had ski runs. Here, you ski in an authentic natural setting, between preserved hamlets, deep forests, and peaks that lead straight toward Mont Blanc when you access the connected ski area. One foot in heritage, the other in the Grand Massif a rare and precious combination.

From the Saix plateau (Samoëns 1600), you glide onto wide, open slopes, sometimes broad, sometimes winding through the fir trees. Beginners? Dedicated areas allow for gentle progression. Intermediates and explorers? You roam, pick up a comfortable pace, or enjoy panoramic runs that make you want to stop for photos every few minutes. For lovers of ungroomed snow, marked natural itineraries are also available.

And because the mountains don’t stop at skiing, Samoëns ticks every box for après-ski: 

 

  • snowshoeing for peaceful escapes, 
  • moonlit sledding, 
  • a traditional village to explore on foot, 
  • gourmet stops, and cafés full of warmth and charm. 

 

Nothing excessive here everything is simple, welcoming, and genuine.

 

What sets Samoëns apart? 

 

Its balance. You experience a large ski area without giving up the authentic charm of a heritage-rich village resort: 

 

  • stone lanes, 
  • a 17th-century church, 
  • a listed botanical garden, 
  • and a nearly 600-year-old lime tree… 

all reminders that history lives alongside the slopes. You alternate between sporty thrills and quiet moments, breathing it all in and making the most of it. Samoëns is a mountain that soothes as much as it inspires—a “full-scale nature, light-hearted” experience.

Chalet enneigé à Samoëns

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Samoëns in summer: alpine charm and unspoiled nature

When the fine weather arrives, Samoëns in summer reveals all the charm of an authentic mountain village, nestled in the heart of the Grand Massif. Between hiking, waterfalls, outdoor activities, and Savoyard heritage, the destination captivates with its perfect balance of nature, relaxed living, and breathtaking landscapes.

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