GRAND MASSIF VILLAGE - SAMOENS

Samoens:

Just 100 m from the church square with its local shops, bars, restaurants, out door Ice rink and open air market. The cinema is just 50 m and only 400 m flat walk to the Grand Massif Lift. Samoens is one of the most traditional and historical village and it also has the distinction of being the only official Monument historique (Historical Monument) Village in France. Samoens is also famous for its traditional stonecutters who have created superb buildings and structures in their architectural styles.
The picturesque village is a favourite holiday destination with plenty to do and see in both the in winters and summers.

Samoens is characterised by its black slopes for experienced skiers and lower down, an entirely redesigned area for beginners. It is connected with grand massif with the ski lift and you can reach the pistes there in minutes. There are also other exciting winter activities like dog sledging, snow shoeing, heliskiing, ski mountaineering.

There is a good selection of restaurants and pubs, and you can take the kids to the ice rink

In the summer, among other things, there is the Le Clos Parchet Farm Folk Museum. There is an impressive collection of period utensils to illustrate everyday life on the slopes around Samoens. Farm work in the surrounding fields and the trades of the period are also illustrated by a large collection of objects, displayed by subject in the barn. The visit ends with a snack. You can also go on other farm tours around Samoens. A total family resort, Samoens is popular year round as a perfect holiday destination.