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SAMOENS SKI SPECIAL OFFERS!
Labelled as a
‘Famille Plus Montagne’ resort it is also
an ideal family destination.
Non-ski activities
in Samoens village include dog-sledding, indoor
climbing and skating but also some more unusual
activities such as archery in the forest, caving, ice
climbing or diving under ice!
Being at the heart
of the Giffre Valley, the very pretty village of
Samoens Grand Massif is only a 20 minute drive from
the motorway exit near the TGV train station of
Cluses and only 55km from Geneva making your ski
holidays in Samoens easily accessible.
A free shuttle bus
operates around Samoens and offers rides to the
slopes, Morillon and Sixt, every 20 minutes.
Although Samoens
village has an altitude of around 700m the ski area
actually starts at Samoens 1600m. There is a large
beginner’s area at Samoens 1600 ideal for those
starting out.
Samoens has just been
voted 'Best Small Resort' in Europe by the famous
Hardy's Skiing & Snowboarding Guide 2009.
Samoens ski resort was featured in The Telegraph's
'The 100 Best Ski Holidays 2009’.
See
article.
Rated by Peak Retreats’ clients in 10/11
amongst the top 10 resorts that they would
recommend a friend.
Grand Massif Resort Opening Dates
Samoens ski area opens on 17/12/11 – 15/04/2012
Partial opening from 16/04/12 - 22/04/12, Flaine only
however Samoens could also be open until 22/04
depending on snow conditions.
See here for Samoens ski area virtual tour -
http://www.e-com-photos.eu/images/flash/Samoens/visite-virtuelle_hiver.html
Why Samoens Haute Savoie?
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Linked to huge Grand
Massif ski area
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Pretty, undiscovered
rural valley village
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Very good selection
of restaurants
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Easy access from the
motorway, train station or Geneva airport
Childcare in
Samoens

Samoens has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please view here for
more information on the Famille Plus label.
Kindergarten the Loupiots Tel: +33 4 50
34 13
96
The Loupiots kindergarten welcomes your children in
Sameons aged between 3 months and 6 years (before the
date of their 6th birthday) to its brand new premises
(several activity rooms, dormitories, a co-ordination
skills room, garden…). Open everyday
from 8.30 – 17.50. Pre-booking is
strongly recommended.
garderielesloupiots@cegetel.net
www.garderielesloupiots.com
Please note that prices are only an indication and
are subject to change.
Prices 11/12:
Full day with meals: 37,40 € (33.70€ low
season)
Half-day (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) morning + meal 24,20
€ (21.80€ low)
Half-day (1:00 pm to 5:50 pm) afternoon 22,50 €
(20.20€ low)
Half day morning with lunch (leaving for ski lessons
only) €29 (26.10€ low)
Half day in the afternoon with lunch (returning from
ski lessons only) €29 (26.10€ low)
6 day packages:
6 full days with lunch: 200€ (180€ low)
6 half days morning with lunch (08.30-12.30):
127€ (€114.30€ low)
6 half days afternoon (1.00-5.50): 122€
(109.80€ low)
6 Half days morning with lunch (leaving for ski
lessons only) €160 (144€ low)
6 Half days in the afternoon with lunch (returning
from ski lessons only) €160 (144€ low)
High season:
17/12/11 to 31/12/11 included
11/02/12 to 17/03/12 included
between those dates the rates for low season will be
charge if we have spaces available.
From 17/12/2011 to 31/12/2011 and 11/02/2012 to
17/03/2012 included, only the formula of 6 or 6 1/2
days is available.
If you prefer only some days during these periods,
the reservation must be made the day of your arrival
as there is a limited number places available.
Bookings strongly recommended. Possibility of
inclusive rates for 6 half-days or 6 full days. Each
hour begun is due in full (total capacity 30
children). Nursery for children aged 3 months to 18
months, 10 % supplement as compared with the basic
rate.
Maison des P'tits montagnards
Sameons is one of the few resorts to have a place for
parents and children aged between 18 months and 6
years old to go together.
Booking is required before noon, at the Tourist
Office. Free entrance.
NEW! Family Plus Playground
New playground for 3-6yrs, near to the toboggan run.
Make up workshop, storytime, fun and games etc. FREE.
Children’s Ski Lessons in Samoens
Children can ski from 3 years old in Samoens with ESF
Samoens.
Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for
details on Samoens Ski School.
In Samoens there is Snowshoeing, archery,
dogsledging, paragliding, climbing (indoor wall and
natural site), ice climbing (on ice waterfalls),
ice-skating (600m2 covered ice-rinks),
horse-riding, under-ice diving, helicopter
excursions, potholing…
Ski Mountaineering
From December to May, ski mountaineering is one of
the finest ways of conquering the peaks.
PRICES
Individual adult from 140 to 270 €
Mountain Guides Office Samoen
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34 43 12 - www.guidesmontagnes.com
Enjoy tracing out a route through totally
unspoilt nature
Ice climbing
Bureau des Guides
+33 (0)4 50 34 43 12 www.guidesmontagnes.com
Discover ice fall climbing in the company of
experienced and enthusiastic guides.
Price per adult (half-day): 55-70 €. Price per
adult (day): 95-100 €.
Speed riding
This new sport is a specific form of paragliding. It
is done on snow only and it consists of flying along
a slope equipped with a pair of skis, a saddle and a
small, easily-controlled wing.
PRICES
2 hours from €50, half day from €100
Pégase Air Samoëns
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34 95 80- www.parapente-samoens.com
Helicopter skiing
Adult €250-€560
Bureau des Guides
+33 (0)4 50 34 43 12 www.guidesmontagnes.com
‘Mont Blanc Helicoptere’
Maiden flights in a helicopter from Samoens
€190-€290
Paragliding
Twin-seat gliders are the best way of learning the
basics of paragliding.
First flight from 70€-€100, child 65 €
Performance flight €120
Pégase Air Samoëns - Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34
95 80
www.parapente-samoens.com
Ice rink
Outdoor, roofed ice rink - 33 x 18 metres. 600 m2 of
artificial ice.
Open from early November to April. Ticket and skate
hire at the rink. Information at the rink or by
phone.
€3.80 per adult, €3.20 per child. Skate
hire €3.50.
Information at place, by phone +33 (0)4 50 34 13 92
Skidoos
Outing with a qualified guide over a signposted route
close to the downhill ski runs. Suitable for all
levels. No licence required. €80 per hour.
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34 40 84
Cinema - Le Criou
Open during the season. 3 shows per day. Few films in
original version.
Price 7.80 € adults, 6.50€ child, 7€
seniors.
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34 41 40
Dog sled in Samoen
+33 (0)4 50 34 13 79
Ride in a sled driven by a musher.
Once a week. Booking is recommended.
Nordic walking
Bureau des Guides
+33 (0)4 50 34 43 12 www.guidesmontagnes.com
Nordic walking involves walking with a specific type
of stick.
Price: individual adult ½ day: 12 €.
Afghan Walking
Match your breathing to your stride for an
invigorating form of walking.
½ day - €15, day - €25.
Philipczyk Claire ‘Quintessence’.
Outing in horse-drawn carriage
Rides through Samoens in a horse-drawn carriage.
Price per carriage: 20 minutes: 20 €. One hour:
50 €.
SARL Chevrot
+33 (0)4 50 25 84 41
Septi-Train
Guided tours leaving from Church square. Tour of the
master cheesemakers’ cellars - Booking
compulsory is necessary.
From 3 €.
Septiloisirs
+33 (0)6 10 40 83 08
Internet café
+33 (0)4 50 18 01 12 www.websamoens.fr
Internet Café with computers and wireless
access.
Snowshoe trekking
Half-day or full-day
snowshoe outings.
• Moonlit outings ending with a typical Savoie
meal
(fondue, potato bougnettes).
• Torchlight descents.
• Special-interest outings to learn about
orienteering,
snow cover, animal tracks and landscapes.
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Excursions over several
days
living life at the mountain’s own speed and
sleeping in mountain huts.
PRICES:
Half-day 20 €
Full Day 27 €
Chalets will be put in the village centre for a
Christmas market, with stalls, arts and craftsman and
various associations.
Waffles, hot wine and traditional soups will
also be available for purchase.
And of course, Father Christmas will be present in
Samones!
In Samoens there are 30 Restaurants, 15 bars & a
tearoom, cinema, shops
Other amenities in Samoens
Cash points, doctors, Carrefour & Sherpa
supermarkets, 2 pharmacies, physiotherapists,
bakeries, butcher, shoe shop, sweet shop (150
varieties), regional products, hairdressers, tea
room, Intersport, Vet (Delacoste Magalie 0033 450 34
44 93)…
Market on Wednesday mornings, library, health and
beauty parlour, exhibitions.
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Samoens Tourist
Office
BP 42 - 74340 Samoëns - Tel. +33 (0)4 50 34 40
28
Email : infos@samoens.com
Open all over the year
www.samoens.com
Read about Samoens on
www.mountainpassions.com
By Road: Driving distance from Calais 540
miles (approx 7hrs35)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute
Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon –
Cluses) exit Cluses Scionzier. Follow signs to
Samoens.
It takes approximately 20 minutes from the motorway
exit to Samoens.
It’s all motorway apart from the last 12 miles
(20km).
By Rail:There are easy rail connections from
European cities, linking to France’s high speed
TGV train service. The nearest station to
Samoëns is 12 miles (20 km) away at Cluses.
www.sncf.com
Airports:
Geneva to Samoens is 67km (1 hour)
www.gva.ch/en
Chambery Airport is 117km from Samoans (1 ½
hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble Airport is 204km from Samoans (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon to Samoens is 204km (2 hours)
www.lyonairport.com
Bus transfers from
Geneva Airport
– see
timetable/prices/info.
Runs from
18/12/10-16/04/11. On 25/12, bus 70 & 77
only.
Leaves GVA airport at
11.20, 13.00, 14.30, 18.30.
Departs Samoens
– times to be confirmed.
Tickets must be
reserved with altibus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak
Retreats). Transfer time 1 ½ hrs. Cost when
pre-booking online is €80 per adult return
(cheaper prices for groups of 6 adults). Child is
half adult rate (2-10yrs).
Samoens Transfer
Pre-book your Samoens airport taxi transfer
with Peak Retreats
From Geneva Airport to Samoens – from
£68 per person return based on 4 people
sharing.
For all other transfer prices please view
here
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