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In the heart of the Grand Massif, the
alpine market town of Samoëns in France, has developed along the Giffre
river. The village, well known for its stone masons, has greatly
preserved a traditional architectural style. In and around the village
you will find sculptured balconies; stone fountains; sundials; wooden
chalets and even bread ovens beside old farmhouses.
Samoëns offers the holidaymaker the very best summer and winter activities for all the family.
The 100th anniversary of 'La Jaÿsinia' botanical garden. Celebrated in 2006
IN WINTER:
Over 270km of ski slopes within view of the Mont Blanc are available
for the novice and experienced skiers’ to enjoy. Cross-country skiing
slopes take you through pine forests and breathtaking scenery. You can
walk through the snowfields and discover the area by wearing snowshoes
or by taking a ride on a dog-sleigh.
The 'Tete à l'Ane' mountain (the Donkey's Head!)
76 kilometers of cross country skiing in magnificent scenery
The 'Grande Odyssée' in Samoëns - An international dog-sleigh race held last January (2012)
IN SUMMER:
In the summer, Samoëns is a great place to practice mountain sports
such as mountain climbing and walking. There are over 72km of track for
mountain bikers’ with routes that twist and turn through the
countryside and forests. You can take a raft or a canoe down the Giffre
River or, if you prefer, follow the river on foot or on horseback. To
enjoy real birds’-eye view of the mountains, you can take to the air
with a delta-plane or a parachute.
Paragliding in Samoëns
CULTERAL SAMOENS:
Samoëns is well known for its artistic and cultural heritage. You will
discover tiny unspoilt villages around the town with their chapels and
wayside shrines. The botanical garden "La Jaÿssinia" presents over 8000
mountain plants from all over the world amongst a magnificent woodland
setting with waterfalls and fountains.
SAMOENS NATURE:
For nature lovers' Samoëns is an un-spoilt, pollution-free Garden of
Eden. The magnificent valley and mountains in and around Samoëns are
home for an immense variety of flora and fauna.
FOR SMALL CHILDREN
The nursery welcomes childreen years from January to June, even as early as 3 months. Tel.: 04 50 34 13 96.
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