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Summer in the Alps
Summer in Samoëns is a holiday
among the ancient buildings, with their flower covered balconies,
or among the renovated wooden farms of the surrounding hamlets.
It offers a multitude of activities on land, water, or in the
air, in the spectacular surroundings that the septimontains (the
people of Samoëns) invite you to share with them. In Samoëns,
hospitality is a strong tradition.
Back to Nature
Often thought of as inaccessible,
the mountains of Samoëns are incontestably synonymous with
the idea of returning to nature. Having fun in the high altitude
mountain torrents and lakes, having a picnic in the forest, or
simply contemplating the work of mother nature all are privileged
moments. And if you like the idea of pack donkeys, the many walks
around Samoëns will make a change to your daily routine
and help you appreciate precious shared moments. The desire for
well being often includes fresh clean air, physiological effects,
altitude, or the quality of the water. The national park at Sixt
Fer à Cheval awaits you. And to live the moment, live
more slowly!
THE ALPS : In all their diversity....
Between Lake Geneva and
Mont Blanc, the beautiful Haut Giffre valley with its
exceptional diversity of wildlife, extending to the celebrated
Cirque du Fer à cheval is one of the highlights of the
Haute Savoie. You can go on various treks in the footsteps of
the Frahans, the famous stone cutters, and those of celebrated
pesonalities such as Jacques Balmat the conqueror of Mont Blanc,
the Deluc brothers, Alfred Wills and H.B de Saussure. From the
Jaÿsinia Alpine botanical garden to the summit of the Buet,
its stories and legends, the Haut Giffre valley offers the most
precious gift of all: its natural beauty.
Mountain biking in the alps
Guided riding takes guests through
some of the best Alpine singletrack riding available. Tens of
kilometres of mountain bike trails with marker posts throughout
the Giffre valley, including, of course, the one along the bank
of the Giffre itself. Trails in the mountains are for those on
top form, and for those of you who love descents, the ski lifts
at Morillon will allow you to take the easy way up in the summer.
Bikes and helmets etc are available for hire. Guided outings
are also available if you prefer some company.
Rafting and canyoning in the alps
The Giffre river runs through
the Samoens valley and offers the perfect environment for rafting
and canyoning. Under the guidance of a professional qualified
instructor, you will negotiate competitive rivers without the
need of any previous experience. A really exhilarating experience
for people who don't mind getting wet! And you'll want to do
it again - guaranteed!!
Paragliding in the alps
Never flown before?
Let yourself be guided by a professional
pilot to obtain your first taste of free flight. The tandem flight
is also used for training flights to help beginners progress.
This really is just a taste of what's on offer in Samoens.
At Morillon Grand Massif
Skiing pleasures "à
la carte", ski or snowboard. Long slopes through trees or
hard professional slopes will always lead you to your home .
The skiable domain of the Grand massif is 260 km long served
by 75 ski-lifts, high-tech equipments, a real skiing access to
Flaine, Samoëns, Les Carroz and Sixt.
The Samoëns site has more
than 90 km of cross-country ski runs, spread over the territory
of two areas depending on the snow conditions. In the valley
between Morillon and Sixt, when the snow cover allows it. Or
on the magnificent site of Joux Plane in an enchanting environment,
overhanging the Giffre Valley with a plunging view of the Mont
Blanc massif, the Aravis massif and even as far as the Southern
Alps. We provide you with the equipment you need to ski on courses
lead by instructors from the ski school.
In winter, the dogs put all their
force into pulling sleighs. You will be in the hands of experienced,
qualified dog sleigh drivers who will give you a taste of the
great North on the Glières plateau in the Jura mountains
or in your winter sports resorts. Find out more - it's open to
everybody and all levels are covered, from the training course
teaching you to ride, right through to the trapper's day out.
Snowmobile in the french alps
You can go on a snowmobile outing
either alone or with another person (two persons per snowmobile)
along the well marked tracks of the Samoëns ski resort ski
runs after they have closed. 3 outings daily from the beginning
of dusk until dark. Why not take the opportunity to end your
evening with a meal of Savoy specialities?
Nestling in a hollow of the mountain,
Morzine's millenial village breathes out authenticity.
Its original village and summits around, give it the typical
charm of savoyard resorts.
The result of a long history, Morzine has a traditional atmosphere
and still keeps the memory of ancient customs that everyone will
be able to discover through hikes, meetings or entertainment.
Morzine belongs to the largest ski domain in Europe.
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