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The Grand Massif is about 9 hours from Calais, all motorway except the last 12 kms. For Samoens, exit the A40 motorway at Cluses-Scionzier (exit no.18). Follow the sign post for Morzine, Samoens Taninges. At taninges the road forks 12 km to Morzine 11 kms to Samoens. |
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| By Air |
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The cheapest and quickest way to reach the Grand Massif - Samoens from the UK is via a low cost flight to Geneva just over an hour or Lyon and Grenoble just over 2 hours from Samoens. |
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For the travel by Euro star from London to Paris then take a train from Paris Austerlitz to Cluses. From Cluses take a bus or taxi to Samoens |
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| Car Hire or Transfer |
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We can organise car hire or transfers from any of the above airports or train stations. |
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Skiing in Grand Massif - Ski Chalet Samoens in France
The Grand Massif is the 4th largest ski area in France with 264 kms of
marked runs, 131 pistes, 78 lifts and a vertical drop of 1800m. Four traditional French villages and the purpose built resort of Flaine make up the winter ski resorts. Each village has direct access to its own ski area and a modern lift system |
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Non skiers
Non skiers have plenty of entertainment,
Abundance of local history,
Local shops, walks along the river, snow shoes
To sixt, verchax and Morillon by free ski bus
Day out to Annecy , Geneva city or lake Geneva day trips can be organized
Non skiers can also catch the grand Massif express to 1600 m which is the mid station of Samoes
ski area when they can meet up with the rest of the group and have a drink or lunch on the slopes
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Beginners
Samones has the largest beginners ski area in Haute Savoie
A very good selection of short greens and blues to build up your confidence
The beginners area is located at the top of the Grand Massif Express at 1600 m altitude
guarantees a good quality of snow throughout the season.
At the end of the day with the tired legs its is some times a god bless to catch the gondal back
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Intermediate
From the top of the Massif Express at 1600 m no need to catch any more lifts to start skiing .
This is Samoens own section where you have a selection of blues, reds and blacks to put in a few
runs before you discover the Grand Massif.
From the top of the Grand Massif one more lift and you are Morillon & Les Carroz section, with a
good selection of blues and reds on the open mountain or running through the trees.
From the top of the Grand Massif 2 lifts and you are in the Famous Flaine bowel
With a further selection of blues and reds. It also give you the chance to practice your off piest
skiing in a safe area.At the end of the day you can ski in to Morillion 1100 or the red to the
Samoens Vercland where the ski bus can take you back to our chalet front door.For the die hard skiers
you can take a 14 km blue run from the top of flaine 2480 m ( it is the longest blue in Europe)
with a vertical drop of 1800m down in to sixt where there is a cosy little bar where you can have a well earned drink while waiting for the bus. |
Advanced
Samoens has a good selection of reds and blacks on its own with some good selection of off piest
though Flaine will be more appealing for its red, blacks and off piste in the famous bowel or the
back drops with over 1800 m vertical drop guide recommended. |
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