Destination

Overlooked by the majestic Criou, Samoens is a typical mountain village classified as a historic monument which has retained the authentic character of an old village with solid stone residences.

Samoëns is also a ski resort / Gateway to the Grand Massif ski area, 270 km of slopes crowned by Mont-Blanc.
Located at 720 m, the ski area is accessed by the cable cars, which arrive at the beginning of the ski area at 1600m and goes as high as 2500m.

All the information
Village map

Getting to Samoëns

By car

  • A40/Geneva/Chamonix motorway
    Take the Cluses/Scionzier exit – No. 18
  • Direction Col de Chatillon/Samoëns 20 min.
  • Please note: 2 entrances to the village of Samoëns.At the entrance to the village of Morillon, take direction Verchaix, then Samoëns.
  • After the chapel, La Renardière is 200m on the left.

By plane

  • Geneva Airport 1h15 by taxi or minibus transfer

By Taxis

  • Alpes-direct : 06 12 98 12 50
  • Alpi Motion : 06 38 46 04 08
  • LD Taxi : 06 43 55 49 96
  • Taxi Transfert : 06 12 20 01 44
  • VTC : 06 47 23 19 75
  • Alps Transfert : 06 11 30 30 15
  • GoMassif : 04 50 89 35 68

By train

  • Cluses SNCF station (20km)
    20 minutes by bus or taxi – Autocars SAT 00.33.4 50 38 42 08

Useful links

The essential TO DO

Summer

  • The Jaÿsinia botanical garden in the heart of the village
  • The Bourgeoise Walk at the top of the famous Col de Joux-plane offering a Magnificent view over Mont-Blanc and the entire valley
  • The “Bout du Monde” Nature walk and its waterfalls Sixt Fer-à-Cheval classified site (15 min by car)
  • The tour of the Lacs aux Dames (10 min walk from La Renardière)
  • The big summer market on Wednesday morning
  • Au Fil du Giffre - 26km of mountain biking or walk along the river and in the forest

WINTER

  • The tour of the Lacs aux Dames (10 min walk from La Renardiere)
  • Au Fil du Giffre - 26km walk along the river and in the forest
  • The Wednesday morning market
  • The Bourgeoise Walk at the top of the famous col de Joux-Plane offering magnificent views of Mont-Blanc and the entire valley
  • The Cascades trail: 14 km downhill in a nature reserve

Winter practical guide

Summer practical guide

Sculpted stone circuit