Samoens Ski Resort, France

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Key Features

  • Families
  • Good for ski-in / ski-out
  • Good for self-drive
  • Traditional village
  • Short Transfers

"The French proudly describe Samoëns as one of their monuments historiques, which just happens to have a great ski area nearby. Only an hour's drive from Geneva airport, the centre of Samoëns is traffic-free and has a beautiful square dominated by a magnificent lime tree."

Giorgio, Ski Specialist - Product Team

Resort Facts

  • Resort height: 1600m
  • Highest lift: 2500m
  • No. of lifts: 67
  • No. of slopes: 139
  • Total piste: 256km
  • Transfer times:

    Geneva: 1hr 15mins
    Grenoble: 2hrs 45mins


Overview of Samoens

Samoëns is one of France’s most family friendly ski resorts and has excellent access to the 256km of inter-connected slopes that form the Grand Massif ski area.

Samoëns is a picturesque old village that makes for a perfect base from which to explore the Grand Massif and the linked slopes with Les Carroz, Morillon and Flaine. The access gondola is slightly out of town, but it whisks skiers to the heart of the slopes as well as the best beginner zone in the resort. The local slopes are mostly long and tree-lined, so are fantastic in bad weather conditions, but if the sun is shining, be sure to make the most of your Grand Massif pass and head to the high bowl above Flaine or the powder skiing in the Combe de Gers.

3 Things We Love About Samoëns

  1. Samoëns is a picturesque French town which carries the designation 'Ville Fleurie' due to its natural beauty
  2. It is also the only ski resort in France to have the status of ‘Monuments Historique’ thanks to its beautiful old buildings.
  3. An hour by car from Geneva, the village has a traffic-free centre with a typical French square.

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    Ski hire in Samoens

    Organising ski hire has never been easier. Select your preferred departure date and see what discounts we offer when you pre-book. (Please note helmets are not included. Please call if you'd like to hire one).

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
    Child   (4-13 yrs) Skis | Poles £75
    Ski | Poles | Boots £101
    Helmet £21 £21 £21
    Snowboard £75
    Snowboard | Boots £101
    Adult   (14+ yrs) Skis | Poles £87 £98 £112
    Ski | Poles | Boots £117 £131 £148
    Helmet £21 £21 £21
    Snowboard £87 £98 £112
    Snowboard | Boots £117 £131 £148

    Discounts may available when booking your lift pass and ski hire at the same time. Please call our sales team for details or book via Manage My Booking.

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      Lift passes in Samoens

      A lift pass is a necessity for every ski holiday and often a sizeable chunk of your holiday budget. As a result, and using our 40 years of experience, we have sought great value prices for you.

      Six Day Full Area Pass
      Adult   (15-74 yrs) £319
      Child   (8-14 yrs) £255

      Discounts may available when booking your lift pass and ski hire at the same time. Please call our sales team for details or book via Manage My Booking.

      Ski lessons in Samoens

        What level do you need?

        • Beginner – Never skied before or just a little dry slope experience.
        • Intermediate – Has completed the beginner ski level lessons or can control own speed, change direction on blue/gradual slopes and can bring skis together when turning.
        • Advanced – Has completed intermediate ski lessons or can finish turns with confidence, has good control of speed on red runs and is looking to attempt and master blacks.
        • Kids Club – A safe and secure environment for young ones to gain their first experience on snow and skiing. Kids club is the best place for children to get used to the equipment and slopes whilst having fun.

        Find Out More About Ski Lessons and Guiding

        We pride ourselves on working with top-rated and endorsed ski schools in all resorts.

        • Quality - Working with English-speaking ski schools which maintain good group sizes and can cater for all abilities
        • Convenience - You can select the ski schools which are most conveniently located to your accommodation
        • Satisfaction - We only choose to work with the best ski schools in resort and ask for your feedback to ensure the highest standards are being maintained
        • Less hassle - Visit Manage My Booking once you've booked your holiday and save yourself the time and effort of shopping around.
        • Better value - By pre-booking your lessons we can ensure that you get the best possible price, locking in the cost

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