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
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 then catch the gondola back down to Samoens.
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 in to Samoens
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.
THE CHALET - the 18th Century listed Chalet - Sleeps 16 - 5 Bedroom on Suite - Mezzine - 470 m2 over 3 floors - Private Garden. - Private Parking. - Central Village Location - under 400 meters to the lift. - Ski bus stop out side the chalet.