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Samoëns Ski Resort France
Samoëns ski resort is a French town which carries the designation 'Ville Fleurie' due to its natural beauty. It is also the only ski resort in France to have the status of ‘Monuments Historique’ thanks to its beautiful old buildings.
Samoëns is located in the Grand Massif ski area with easy access to Flaine and Les Carroz ski resorts. The ski area has some superb skiing across 265km of pistes.
An hour by car from Geneva, this ancient village has a traffic-free centre with a beautiful square. The main street is home to a number of gourmet shops offering ham, local cheese and pastries as well as wonderful interior design and local Alpine shops. Samoëns is one of our favourite ski resorts for families.
Call our ski experts today to find out more about Samoëns ski resort.
Samoëns Transfer time
- Chambery
Resort Statistics
Resort Altitude: 1,600m
Resort Skiing: 2,500m
Total Ski Area: 265km
Lifts: 71
Blue Runs: 117km
Red Runs: 107km
Black Runs: 41km
Cross Country: 30km
Ski Areas in Samoëns
Samoëns ski resort is part of the larger Grand Massif ski area with a total of 265km of pistes ranging from 700m all the way up to 2,500m. The resort is located at a relatively high 1,600m and is connected to other neighbouring resorts such as Flaine, Les Carroz and Morillon. The ski area is perfectly suited to all levels of skier making it a well-rounded destination for families, beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers alike. With 80% of the slopes being north-facing you are guaranteed good snow.
Samoëns Ski Accommodation
Skiing in Samoëns
Samoëns ski resort is well suited to beginners, with plenty of good nursery slopes not far from the resort and with a variety of long cruising blues. Intermediates and advanced skiers will have the luxury of choice as well, and when you’ve conquered the Samoëns ski area you can head over to snow-sure Flaine for even more challenging slopes and great powder bowls.
Snowboarding in Samoëns
Snowboarders will enjoy the quiet slopes around Samoëns, which will be best suited to those who are of an intermediate to advanced standard. If you’re looking for good freeride then there are some great powder bowls around Samoëns, or you can choose to head over into Flaine and get a guide to explore even more thrilling descents. There is also a good freestyle park here with plenty of rails, kickers and jumps.
Ski Schools in Samoëns
With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.
We’ve partnered with SkiBro, New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.
Click here to book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re traveling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.
Crèches in Samoëns
There is a daycare centre for young children called Garderie Les Loupiots who look after children from three months old. In the nearby area of Morillon there is Morillon Village des Enfants who will look after children from six months. The ESF also have beginner ski daycare for children from three years old in Samoëns ski resort.
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Restaurants in Samoëns
One of the best restaurants in Samoëns ski resort is Le 8M des Monts, who prepare fantastic traditional Alpine dishes ranging from snails and prawns to raclette and fondue. For a more high-end dining experience try La Table de Fifine, who have some excellent Savoyard dishes. A great spot to stop for lunch on the slopes is Lou Caboens, who serve fantastic burgers and tartiflette.
Après Ski in Samoëns
Samoëns ski resort has around ten dedicated bars and even more bar-restaurants. Red Rock Café is one of the best places to go after the lifts shut and stays open until late. L'Apero S'Pace is a more modern bar with a great outdoor terrace. Covey’s Irish Pub is the most lively après option in what is a traditionally a more laid-back and family-orientated resort, offering live sports screenings and music until the early hours.
Non-Skiers
Non-skiers can enjoy Nordic walking, snowshoeing, ice skating, husky dog-sledding, paragliding and a range of other great alternative winter sports activities. Those looking for a more leisurely and relaxing holiday will enjoy the weekly market held in the centre of the town, as well as an abundance of lovely restaurants.
Sustainable Choice
Samoens ski resort has been 100% green energy powered since 2016, as well as receiving an AlpEnergies100 certification for its long-term commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The resort is fully committed to exclusively using renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind and solar power. These efforts contribute to the resort’s title as one of the 155 Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the most beautiful villages of France), and it works hard to retain its status through the careful preservation of its protected national park territory and local culture.
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