Samoëns

. Boasting 265 kilometres of runs and five interconnected resorts (including Flaine and of course Samoëns), the Grand Massif is now considered one of France’s top three ski areas. Its resorts are diverse and complementary. Located in the département of Haute-Savoie, the Grand Massif has a major asset: its road network. With no twisting, snow-covered minor roads or high, near-impregnable passes Samoëns is easily accessible by road. It is less than 20 minutes from the motorway. Samoëns and the Grand Massif are just 45 minutes from Geneva airport, 15 minutes from Cluses train station, and two hours from Lyon airport.

can access the ski area in a mere eight minutes.

With its close proximity of Mont-Blanc the Grand Massif benefits from an excellent show record. Discover or rediscover skiing, snowboarding, telemark turning, cross-country skiing, walking, hiking, etc., at your own pace, where and when you want. There are 4 schools at your service in Samoëns.

Accommodation
Accommodation in Samoëns ranges from great value self-catering apartments to superb chalets. It also offers an excellent selection of two and three star hotels, including some like with indoor pools. UK based award winning specialist Tour operator Peak Retreats offers an extensive range of accommodation in Samoëns.

Après-ski
There is no shortage of bars, ranging from the traditional French street corner variety where some locals really do drink a “petit blanc” unfeasibly early in the morning, to bars with sunny terraces where you can linger over a morning coffee and croissant, drop in for a pre-dinner apéritif , or a post dinner drink. There’s also an Irish bar where you can find draught Guinness and other Irish beers.

There are plenty of restaurants, most of which offer traditional Savoyard fare, although there are also pizzerias and it is possible to buy a hamburger. Many of the restaurant proprietors have gone to great trouble to ensure that the interiors reflect the Savoyard style, with welcoming chalet décor and often with a roaring log fire. There is usually a choice of at least one fixed-price set menu, and a separate children’s menu for the under 12’s.

4 reasons to choose Samoëns:

• Samoëns prides itself on being family friendly, which means that you can expect not only a warm welcome but also an array of special amenities and offers intended to enhance your holiday. For example, throughout the season there are advantageous prices for families.

• Samoëns enjoys an excellent quality of life. It’s a place where time moves a little more slowly, giving you the chance to appreciate not only the stunningly beautiful surroundings, but also all the fine regional food and wine and an agreeable way of life. Samoëns is able to offer everything you hope for and expect from a holiday in France, plus a lot more besides - that’s the reason people like to return here.

• Nestling in a wide sunny valley encircled by seven dramatic mountain peaks, the historic village of Samoëns has something to offer all holidaymakers.

• The fine architecture and the detailed work of the local stonemasons is apparent all around the village. They were so renowned in the seventeenth century that they travelled all over Europe and as far afield as the United States to undertake major fortification projects.

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