Station de ski Samoëns

Discover the ski resort of Samoëns

Nestled in the heart of the natural areas of Haute-Savoie, Samoëns is one of the most famous ski resorts in the Alps. This popularity is due to its natural and preserved environment as well as the richness of its area: with its 265 kilometers of snow-covered slopes, the Grand Massif is in fact the 4th most important ski area in France.

Thanks to the cable car «Le Grand Massif Express», the authentic village of the Giffre valley reaches in 8 minutes only the slopes of the ski resort of Samoëns, whose summit rises to 2120 meters. Samoëns, it is the perfect alliance between a Savoyard village with character, rich cultural heritage and authentic chalets, and a ski area of high level.

An ideal village resort for families and winter sports enthusiasts

With its wide variety of ski slopes and activities, the Grand Massif is suitable for all ages. It will satisfy both experienced riders and families wishing to share moments of sport and relaxation in complete safety.

The ski resort of Samoëns is also holder of the label Family +, which guarantees you the implementation of a real policy of welcome and support for families. You will find an area specially dedicated to beginners and children, so that they learn the practice of skiing at their own pace and smoothly. There are many activities and entertainment for your family outings – sledding, ice skating, media library, dog sled rides – as well as daycare services.

At the Grand Massif, experienced skiers will not be left wanting. They will have plenty of time to race the many black slopes that the resort has, or to tread the Combe de Gers and its 800 meters of elevation.

The ski resort in a few figures

The Grand Massif de Haute-Savoie (from which the ski resort of Samoëns depends) is:

265km of snowy slopes for all levels
18 green slopes, 67 blue slopes, 46 red and 14 black slopes for 69 lifts
69km of cross-country ski trails, 60km of snowshoe trails, 60km of groomed footpaths
3 Snow Park, 3 sledge runs and several fun trails
Many activities «off-ski»: skating rink, ice waterfall, snowmobile, sleddogs, helicopter flight, hammam, snowshoe, off-piste stage…