Samoëns, Alpine commune in Haute-Savoie, France.
The Vallée du Giffre municipality stretches across limestone-rich terrain at 710 meters elevation, surrounded by mountain peaks and traditional architecture.
In 1659, local stone workers formed a brotherhood that later contributed to military fortifications and received commissions from Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Jaysinia botanical garden, established in 1906, displays alpine flora collections under the direction of the National Museum of Natural History.
The town connects to the Grand Massif ski area and provides access to winter sports facilities, hiking trails, and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Nine religious chapels from the 17th century stand within the commune, including one in Le Bérouze that was reconstructed after Swiss troops damaged it in 1476.
Location: Canton of Samoëns
Location: Haute-Savoie
Location: arrondissement of Bonneville
Elevation above the sea: 1,444 m
Shares border with: Arâches-la-Frasse, Morillon, Morzine, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Verchaix, Champéry
Address: 74340 Samoëns, France 74340 Samoëns 74340 Samoëns
Phone: +33450344238
Email: contact@mairiedesamoens.fr
Website: http://mairiedesamoens.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.08389,6.72722
Latest update: November 24, 2025 18:30
The French Alps encompass several hundred kilometers of ski slopes spread across various mountain ranges. Ski areas such as the Three Valleys, linking Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens, or Paradiski, connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs, provide extensive networks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In Chamonix, the Mont Blanc massif offers technical descents, while high-altitude resorts like Tignes and Les Deux Alpes ensure snow cover thanks to their glaciers. Facilities include efficient ski lifts and simplified access from the valleys. Some resorts like Avoriaz stand out for their car-free organization, while others like Val d'Isère and Alpe d'Huez attract skiers with their significant elevation changes and long runs. These destinations enable winter sports from December to April, with opportunities for summer skiing on certain glaciers.
Grand Massif
9.2 km
Gouffre Mirolda
3.4 km
Cascade du Rouget
7.2 km
Gouffre Jean-Bernard
5.7 km
Jaÿsinia
136 m
Réserve naturelle nationale de Sixt-Passy
8 km
Abbaye de Sixt
4.9 km
Gros Tilleul de Samoëns
62 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Samoëns
22 m
Aiguille de Criou
3.1 km
Ferme du Clos-Parchet
2.8 km
Col de Bretolet
8.4 km
Pointe de Nyon
7 km
Château de Montanier
1.8 km
Hôtel Le Flaine
9.2 km
Cascade de la Pleureuse
8.3 km
Château du Bérouze
809 m
Corne au Taureau
8 km
Glacier du Folly
6.7 km
Immeuble Bételgeuse
9.1 km
Fontaine aux bourneaux
2.3 km
Oratoire de Maison-Neuve
4.6 km
Pointe Rousse
5.2 km
La Berthe
8.8 km
Dent du Signal
9.2 km
Pointe du Tuet
4.2 km
Tête à l'Homme
5.6 km
Croix d'Increne
10.3 kmReviews
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