Resort Facts - Samoëns
(Grand Massif) |
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resort altitude |
700m |
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height at summit |
2500 m |
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size of ski area |
265 km |
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artificial snow |
5 km |
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snow rating |
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Travel
Facts |
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nearest airports |
geneva, lyon |
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transfer time |
1 hrs (geneva), 3 hrs (lyon) |
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nearest railway station |
cluses ( 20 km) |
Who
would love it there ? |
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experts |
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intermediates |
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beginners |
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| boarding |
Snow park, lots of varied
terrain. Extensive off-piste.. |
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family friendly ? |
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Off
The Slope |
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eating out |
A charming village with typical Savoyard
ambiance. Plenty of restaurants doing local specialities, Tornalta, just off the church square, and La Clarine also popular with families. For high quality French cuisine, a real find in a ski resort, you won’t be disappointed with Muscade a Basilic. If you’re looking for great pizzas, then head for La Louisianne. The menu also offers plenty of pasta and meat choices along with live music a couple of nights a week.
There is a delightful medieval square with cafes around
it, and on Wednesday mornings there is a large market. There are many shops for
souvenirs, food and clothes. There is also a renowned botanical garden, which
is worth a stroll around in either winter or summer.
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apres ski |
one nightclub, Le Tomowack, on the outskirts of the village. Evenings tend to be centred around the bar scene, which is improving all the time. Plenty of traditional French ones although they do shut fairly early. Aspen and Guanacao cater for the younger crowd, whilst Bar Savoie in the square has a more traditional feel. The Clarine Bar is a lively music bar and an irish bar has even arrived so Samoens is now truly on the tourist trail! |
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non skiers |
Ice skating rink, walking with snow shoes, beauty centre. Good base for days out
to Annecy, Chamonix, Morzine, Geneva.
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price indicator |
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