"Situated in the Haute Savoie region of France, around an hour's drive from Geneva Airport, Samoëns is a perfect destination for a winter break. Take time out to reset with a short stay in this pretty mountain village. From skiing and snowshoeing to cold yoga and ice swimming, there are outdoor activities to suit everyone. Stoke up for the cold winter weather with a delicious meal at one of the cosy mountain restaurants."
"Samoëns is a traditional French village dating back to the Middle Ages. The village's emblem depicts the seven surrounding mountains, with the inhabitants known as Septimontains. Once a thriving centre for trade with neighbouring Switzerland, Le Criou mountain towers above the village; the trade route would have been across the mountain. Samoëns has a long tradition of stonemasonry, with stonemasons known as Frahans developing their skills using stone from local quarries."
"Samoëns, together with the resorts of Morillon, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, make up the Grand Massif ski area. The Grand Massif is one of the largest linked areas in France, with two hundred and sixty-five kilometres of slopes. A free ski bus runs in a loop around the village every ten to fifteen minutes, hop on and you will be at the Grand Massif Express lift in no time."
Samoëns sits in the Haute Savoie region of France, about an hour's drive from Geneva Airport, and functions as a mountain village ideal for winter breaks. Outdoor activities include skiing, snowshoeing, cold yoga, and ice swimming, with cosy mountain restaurants for warming meals. The village dates to the Middle Ages, features an emblem of seven surrounding mountains, and retains a stonemasonry tradition led by Frahans using local quarry stone. An ancient lime tree, the Gros Tilleul, anchors the village square and guided heritage tours are available. Samoëns forms part of the Grand Massif ski area offering 265 kilometres of linked slopes and frequent free shuttle access to lifts.
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