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Walking itinerary: Discover the village of Samoëns via Les Moulins and Les Pleignes
Description
Discover the highlights of Samoëns village, as well as the hamlets of Les Moulins and Les Pleignes, on an idyllic stroll.
Departure: Samoëns Tourist Office
Caution: in wet or humid weather, this walk can be muddy and slippery.
Leave from the Samoëns Tourist Office and walk along Avenue Cognacq-Jaÿ (avenue de la pharmacie) to discover the village of Samoëns, its shopping streets and historic village square.
Then join the hamlet of Les Moulins, and gain a little altitude as you reach the hamlet of Les Pleignes (note that a section of path in the forest is quite steep, for 100 meters only).
Then return to the village along the ramparts of the Alpine Botanical Garden.
Finish the walk by returning to the Samoëns Tourist Office via Grande Rue and Rue des Glaciers.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 29/06/2026
www.samoens.com
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Environments
In the country
Forest location
Mountain view
Overview on river
Open period
All year round daily.
Depending on weather conditions.
Information at the Tourist Office.
Contact
Phone :
04 50 34 40 28
04 50 34 46 02
Email : infos@samoens.com
Website : http://www.valleeduhautgiffre.fr
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
IGN TOP 25 - 3530 ET Samoëns map - on sale at the tourist office and in shops. Montagnes du Giffre hiking map - CCMG - on sale at the tourist office.
Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Departure from the Samoëns Tourist Office.
Animals
Yes. Pets are allowed on this hiking trail, but must be kept on a leash.
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