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La Bourgeoise - Le Plateau des Saix - Mountain biking
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Description
Discover the two viewpoints overlooking the village of Samoëns.
Take the Grand Massif Express lift to the Plateau des Saix. Start the descent to the village of Samoëns via the Chalet du Crêt. Climb La Bourgesoise via the hamlet of Chantemerle.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Giffre valley and Mont Blanc.
The descent is via Verchaix, Morillon and the banks of the Giffre.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 31/05/2026 to 31/08/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 31/05 to 31/08.
Subject to favorable weather.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 15/10/2025
www.samoens.com
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Environments
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 34 40 28
Email : infos@samoens.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Location complements
Cycle or drive to the gondolas from your accommodation, car parking nearby.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
There is no specific map. Downloadable routes and GPX tracks are available on the destination website.
Map references :
There is no specific map. Downloadable routes and GPX tracks are available on the destination website.
Reception complements
Ask at the lift desks about the state of the slopes, and check the weather forecast (the previous day's weather may have made the path you're about to take muddy).
Animals
Yes. Dogs are not forbidden, but if your dog is used to them, you've got the green light. Otherwise, your dog will get lost and others may run into it (other mountain bikers, cars, hikers).
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