What to do in Samoens during winter?
A winter holiday in the Alps is the perfect opportunity to discover a wide range of winter sports. The quality of the slopes in Samoëns makes it an ideal destination for trying out different winter sports, whatever your level. In the heart of the Haute-Savoie and facing the Mont-Blanc, you can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing. You will also have access to the entire Grand Massif thanks to the ski lifts that connect the resort of Samoëns with those of Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon or Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
If you want to discover the wide open spaces covered in snow in Samoëns, why not try ski touring? This activity will allow you to reach the more remote areas of the village. You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the mountains and incredible panoramas. The more adventurous will even dare to discover the wild sides of the Mont-Blanc massif, notably from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi in the Chamonix resort (about an hour's drive from Samoëns). This area is ideal for off-piste skiing.
In good weather, Samoëns is also a paradise for original activities. These include snowshoeing, which brings you closer to nature, and dog sledding, which takes you on a high mountain adventure.
If you want to go even further off the beaten track during your stay in Samoëns, you can try activities such as mountain paragliding, which offers a first flight over the magnificent landscape of Haute-Savoie.
The resort of Samoëns also caters for the disabled. From the Grand Massif Express, they can discover the Grand Massif area with the Samoëns Handi-glisse association. Kart skiing, uniskiing, dual skiing, sledging, skating, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Are you looking for other activities to do during your stay in Samoëns? Ask the Emerald Stay team for advice. We're also here to help you find the perfect holiday accommodation to make you feel at home. Whether you are looking for an exceptional apartment or chalet in Samoens, you can choose from a range of luxury rentals.
What to do in Samoens during summer?
A summer holiday in the French Alps is all about enjoying the cool mountain climate and the exceptional setting in the middle of nature. If you choose the ski resort of Samoëns in particular, you will have the added advantage of discovering a multitude of activities that are both rewarding and relaxing. Think for example of the cultural visits which are excellent to discover the various emblematic places of the village.
Samoëns is best known for being a "village of stone cutters" and is a real open-air exhibition. On the façade of a house, across the "Year 2000" fountain, at the bend in an alley in the historic centre of Samoëns..., the old town is home to unique works which are truly worth a visit.
On the other hand, summer is an opportune time to discover the botanical garden " la Jaÿsinia " which is located in the centre of Samoëns. This garden, which dates back to 1906, is home to 2500 species and 4800 mountain plants which are always a real treat for the eyes. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to admire the ruins of the Tornalta castle.
Of course, you can also get away from your apartment or luxury chalet in Samoens by choosing mountain activities. Once again, the ski resort offers a vast playground of activities that are a change of scenery. Mountaineering in the Haut-Giffre massif, climbing or via ferrata in the Tines gorge, or paragliding flights around the Giffre valley, caving at the Jean-Bernard chasm, white water sports on the Giffre river... Many discoveries await you in Samoëns during your summer mountain holidays.
For more information on a particular activity, contact the Emerald Stay travel agents. With their support, you can also select an exceptional apartment or chalet in Samoens to be closer to your favourite activities.
Read more
Read less
