Samoëns is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Grand Massif, Haute-Savoie. The ski area stretches over 40 km of pistes between 720 m and 2,480 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 59€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures relate to the Grand Massif Villages (Les Carroz – Morillon – Samoëns – Sixt) ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass, so they should not be added together.
Samoëns is a medieval village classified as a 'Plus Beau Village de France' at 720 m, part of the Grand Massif (265 km). Its alpine botanical garden, one of the oldest in France, and its carved stone fountains bear witness to a rich stonemasonry heritage. A resort where history and skiing blend harmoniously.
- Plus Beau Village de France
- Classified medieval village
- Grand Massif 265 km by gondola
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Samoëns prioritises quality of welcome and closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 40 km of pistes are ideal for a 3–4 day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Samoëns's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. Samoëns's altitude (720 m at the base, 2,480 m at the top) allows decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Samoëns is clearly high: 59€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence — but be aware of it before you go. In short: Samoëns is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincere family atmosphere and pistes suited to everyone. It's hard to get your stay wrong here.
🏔️ Le Grand Massif
Five villages of the Faucigny linked around the Grandes Platières plateau, a stone's throw from Geneva. Flaine, a flagship resort built in the 1960s by architects Marcel Breuer and Éric Boissonnas, with its raw concrete blocks and sculptures by Picasso and Dubuffet set in the mountains — you either love it or hate it, but it's unique. Below, Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt have kept their chalets and church spires. The area offers one of the longest runs in the Alps, the Cascades: 14 km of descent from the Grandes Platières down to Sixt, with views over the Fer-à-Cheval cirque.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
