The Grand Massif: Skiing Savoyarde Style!
The Skiing...
The skiing from Samoens on the Grand Massif offers something for everyone. The interconnecting lift network allows easy and rapid access to the ski area. Beginners will use the gentle nursery slopes below Samoens 1600 but will quickly progress to the wide variety of blue runs and more challenging reds. Advanced skiers can test themselves on the runs to the village. The lift pass is for the Massif area, excluding Flaine, but can be upgraded.
skiing fact file.
Resort Height: 700m - 2541m
Km of Piste: 150km local (265km total)
Easy runs: 36 (62)
Intermediate runs: 36 (54)
Difficult runs : 12 (16)
Snow Making: yes
Longest run: 3km (14km)
Total No. Lifts: 55 (85)
Telecabines:3 (6)
Drag lifts 33 (50)
Chair lifts: 19 (29) Mountain restaurants: 9
Photograph required: yes
Ski bus on lift pass? No
Medical facilities: Doctor with X-ray in Samoens, hospital in Cluses.
The resort...
Samoens is a very traditional village of Savoie, retaining much of its original character. The village has a lovely ambience with a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. Samoens is the only ski resort in France that is designated a national monument. Its easily accessible from Calais for those who wish to self drive; approximately 10 hours.
Your accommodation...
We have three possibilities in Samoens. The Hotel Drugeres is a 2* chalet style hotel in the heart of the village, close to all ammenities. The lift station is 8 minutes walk away but there is a local bus that stops outside the door. The hotel Neige et Roc is 3* comprising two large chalets close to the centre. Indoor and outdoor heated pools, fitness room, massage and wellness centre and excellent restaurant. The Hotel Glaciers 3* is centrally located and offers rooms that are comfortable and well equipped. There is an indoor pool and small fitness centre.
