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What to do in late winter / early spring in Samoëns?

17 April 2024

In Samoëns, the months of March and April have many surprises in store for you. The temperatures, which vary from still winter cold to spring mildness, allow locals and tourists to enjoy hybrid activities in the mountains. Sometimes in the snow, sometimes ve...

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Samoëns, spring skiing and adventures

19 March 2024

The Grand Massif ski area is open until April 14. Snow conditions are still excellent, so take advantage of end-of-season offers of up to 30% off. Webcam SamoënsSki slopes info Alpine ski tips Samoëns is offering you th...

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Outdoor winter activities in Samoëns

13 October 2023

Samoëns does not only mean alpine skiing. In addition to this sport and cross-country skiing, this pearl of the Alps, in the Haute-Savoie, offers many outdoor activities during the winter. And if you enjoy a winter holiday to test new activities an...

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How to prepare your holiday in the Alps in Samoëns?

1 December 2023

Winter is fast approaching and you have decided to visit our Savoyard village. Here are some tips and good plans from the Tourist Office to enjoy and succeed your stay. What accommodation for your holidays? The village of the Alps of...

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Some exercises before starting on the ski slopes

13 October 2023

Are you going skiing this winter? Better, you go skiing in Samoens and in the Grand Massif in Haute-Savoie? Here are some tips to prepare you to hit the slopes despite you are not sporting at heart. The best is to begin this preparation a month before leaving ...

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Reaching the top despite disability

13 October 2023

If Samoëns is a renowned resort for handi-gliding, it is a little (a lot) thanks to him. Discover the portrait of Michel Veisy from Septimont. The bronze medallist of Youth and Sports has been known for years for his numerous voluntary actions with pe...

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10 things not to miss in Samoens in winter

13 October 2023

Heritage, outdoor activities, hiking or culinary discoveries: Samoëns is full of surprises and activities. Here are 10 activities to share with your family or friends. A rich heritage to visit in Samoëns To set foot in Samoens is to ent...

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My Christmas holidays in Samoens

4 December 2023

Whether you are a family, a couple, a sportsman or a contemplative person, Samoëns offers you a wide range of activities, entertainment and leisure activities. Shops and accommodation are open, our restaurants offer you their best take-away menus, our mountain profe...

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Nordic activities in Samoëns

13 October 2023

The resort of Samoëns offers many Nordic activities, so that young and old can discover or rediscover the joys of skiing and snow. In the heart of the Alps, in Haute-Savoie, the village of Samoëns welcomes you to enjoy the great outdoors. Between cross-country skiin...

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Activities for children in Samoëns

13 October 2023

Feet in the snow, a smile on your face and your head in the clouds, this is what the village of Samoëns and its resorts offer to the youngest among us. Between sports and fun activities, children will be able to play, have fun and discover the joys of the mountains ...

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Cultural activities and entertainement in Samoëns

13 October 2023

The village of Samoëns welcome you this winter for unforgetable moments in family, between friends, in couple or alone. Between historical discovery of the village and its traditions, festive and fun activities, markets and visits to surrounding farms, come and spen...

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Between terroir and discovery, Samoëns welcomes the contemplative in search of escape

13 October 2023

The historic village of Samoëns, its neighbouring hamlets and its wide, flat valley are the ideal place to spend a few days away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Between the cultural activities and the sports activities that are as relaxing as they are access...

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Well-being activities Samoëns

10 October 2023

Venez vous détendre au cœur des Alpes, dans le village de Samoëns et ses alentours. Yoga, Yoga du froid, marche afghane et massages corporels, profitez de votre séjour à Samoëns pour prendre soin de vous, loin des tracas quotidiens et de la vie stressante de tous le...

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Take care of yourself in the great outdoors this winter in Samoëns

13 October 2023

Is there a better time of the year than the holidays to think about your well-being and take care of yourself? For this, the mountain is your best ally and Samoëns, a charming semi-pedestrian village resort, located in the heart of the Giffre Valley, promises you a...

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In Samoëns, the downhill ski pass is free for children under 8!

1 December 2023

Whether it's for a day, a weekend, or a whole week, for beginners or experienced skiers, there are ski passes available in Samoëns to suit all tastes and budgets! And, new this year, the downhill ski pass is free for children under 8 years old! With 5 resorts, 139 m...

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Samoëns, Grand-Massif area

1 December 2023

Descending the slopes of Samoëns-Grand Massif, the 7th largest ski area in France Located in the heart of Haute-Savoie (74) between Geneva and Chamonix, the Grand Massif is the 7th largest ski area in France. It covers 7,600 hectares and offers 139 ru...

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A successful winter in Samoëns, 100% sensational!

9 October 2023

Winter and the first snows are coming and Samoëns has concocted a sensational programme for sportsmen and women for your stay in Haute-Savoie. Since the mountains are also synonymous with discoveries and sensations, find out about all the activities on offer for a s...

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What to do in Samoëns with your family this winter?

6 October 2023

This winter, enjoy the joys of the mountains with your family. In the heart of the Alps and the Grand Massif ski area, the village of Samoëns welcomes the whole family to make your stay memorable. Activities, events, entertainment, everything is in place for your ar...

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What to do in Samoens this winter ?

8 February 2024

Nestled in the heart of the Alps and its mountains, Samoëns is much more than an alpine ski resort. Fun and musical activities, cultural and sports activities, gastronomy ... a place of life that will satisfy all your desires. Between the magic of the landscapes and...

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World Ice Swimming Championships 2023

5 October 2023

Samoëns hosts the World Ice Swimming Championship Reserved for those who are not scared, the world championship of swimming in icy water, a discipline also called Ice Swimming, will take place this winter in Samoëns in Haute-Savoie. Dates, events... f...

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Activities in the snow, on the ice… and in the air!

1 December 2023

This winter Samoëns welcomes you to the heart of the Alps for an unforgettable stay. Between paragliding, caving, ice climbing, Fat Bike and E-Fat Bike or ski touring, young and old will find plenty of fun in our mountains. The village of Samoëns has put together a ...

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A winter in Samoëns that promises to be rich in events

30 November 2022

Holiday parties, festivals or sporting events: the Savoyard village-station is the scene of a myriad of activities. Here is an overview of events not to be missed. On December 14th, Samoëns took up Christmas time and put on its fairy...

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Our tips for cross-country skiing beginners

8 February 2024

In the heart of the Haute-Savoie Alps, the village of Samoëns welcomes you this winter to fill up on fresh air. Come and discover cross-country skiing and the Nordic areas open to all levels in the Giffre valley, the Joux Plane pass, and the Cirque de Fer-à-Cheval. ...

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The 4 best snowshoeing routes

25 November 2022

In the heart of the French Alps, the Haut Giffre valley offers spectacular landscapes. Come and discover this unspoilt area with a pair of snowshoes. This winter activity is an ideal way to explore the beautiful surrounding nature. You have the possibility to walk t...

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What to do at Christmas in Samoens?

24 November 2022

Samoëns : top resort for a successful Christmas Christmas is fast approaching, the trees are starting to decorate the houses, letters to Father Christmas are being sent from all over, the Christmas markets are opening their doors, all you need to do i...

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Christmas Village

8 December 2023

Christmas Village : the magic invades the village of Samoëns !   Every winter, in December, Samoëns is transformed and welcomes the Christmas Village. A real institution in Haute-Savoie, it opens the Christmas season and brings together the inhabitant...

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The Samoëns Paragliding Festival

24 November 2022

Fly to the Testival de Samoëns, the paragliding event in Haute-Savoie not to be missed. Located in the heart of the Haut Giffre valley and at the foot of the mountains, Samoëns hosts the Paragliding Festival every late winter. This is an unmissable ev...

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What’s new this winter in Samoëns

24 January 2022

This winter, head to the heart of the Giffre Valley, in Samoëns, a warm and authentic semi-pedestrian village-resort, for a holiday full of reunion and disconnection. Between skiing, off-ski activities, cultural heritage, gastronomy... In Samoëns, no time to get bor...

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It’s time to think about the winter holidays and enjoy some good deals in Samoëns

1 December 2023

Time is running out and summer is already giving way to autumn ... The swimsuits are stored in the closet, and you can start dreaming about snow and slides! This is the time to book your next ski holidays: Samoëns, authentic resort-village of Haute-Savoie, ful...

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