Samoens, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes

A difficult climb with no respite that has featured in the Tour de France on numerous occasions. Magnificent views of Mont Blanc. Mean gradient: 7.5%

This magnificent village used to be lived in all year round. It had its own primary school downhill from the chapel. Departure altitude: 702m Maximum altitude: 1100m Difficulty: quite difficult

(Re)experience the UTHG race at your own pace with the Tour du Giffre course! Start with a 3km climb which offers a breathtaking view of the whole Haut Giffre valley, then cross the mountain to the Chalets du Trot. On your descent, discover the hamlet of Le Mont and then head for the Tines gorges. A new slope leads to the majestic Lac de Gers and its combe. The last few kilometres will take you to the Lac aux Dames where you can take advantage of the leisure centre to stretch your legs. Itineraries are indicative.

(Re)experience the UTHG race at your own pace with the Fireflies Tour course ! Start with a 3km climb which offers a breathtaking view of the whole Haut Giffre valley, then cross the mountain to the Chalets du Trot. On your descent, discover the hamlet of Le Mont and then head for the Tines gorges. The last few kilometres will take you to the Lac aux Dames where you can take advantage of the leisure centre to stretch your legs. Itineraries are indicative.

The shortest and steepest in the world! From the village or from Vallon d'en Bas. Itineraries are indicative.

Discover the Folly refuge on the 16km trail. Itineraries are indicative.

A family discovery trail in the beautiful Giffre valley. From our charming village of Samoëns, go exploring the Giffre valley and all its villages.

This spectacular itinerary offers views of the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval. Come to the charming village of Samoëns to explore our beautiful valley. On the road to the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, don't hesitate to stop and admire the Tines Gorges and visit the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, before finally arriving at the biggest mountain corrie in the Alps, the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval. We recommend an optional extra from the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval: continue to the Rouget waterfall, the "Queen of the Alps". It's well worth the effort!

Climbed several times during the Tour de France, the Col de la Ramaz offers a stunning view of the Mont Blanc range This itinerary allows you to discover : - the Lac aux Dames leisure park in Samoëns - Lac Bleu in Morillon - the Chartreuse de Mélan and its contemporary art park

Enjoy the view of the northern slope of the Giffre Valley from the Esserts, in the heart of the Morillon resort. This route allows you to discover: - the leisure base of Lac aux Dames in Samoëns - Lac Bleu in Morillon - the chapel of l'Etellay.

E-Mountain bike rental, half-day - or full-day.

Rental and sale of mountain bikes, E-bikes, road bikes.

ZigZag Ski School is the Grand Massif's most popular ski school for English speakers and is highly reputed for its strong customer focus, high standards and commitment to excellence. ZigZag's bilingual team of qualified instructors and guides is on hand to make your next holiday in the Grand Massif unforgettable. In winter ZigZag proposes top quality ski and snowboard tuition, along with off piste guidance and coaching. In the summer months, ZigZag organises outdoor adventure activities including paragliding, canyoning, via ferrata, rock climbing, rafting, caving, mountaineering and more.

E-bike rental (half-day or full day). You will also have the opportunity to be guided by André.

Discover our ski store ideally located near the Ski-Bus Cinéma stop. A wide choice of second-hand and clearance ski equipment. You can also take advantage of our mountain bike trails available in the shop for a sporting experience. New ski / snowboard shop in Samoëns Village. Hire your skis at the best price and most accessible at the Mountain Ski Shop. Enjoy quality equipment, sharpened and waxed after each rental. Your boots will be disinfected every evening and our team will welcome you with a smile every day. Your boots will be disinfected every evening and our team will welcome you with a smile every day. You can test several pairs of skis or snowboards to find what you're looking for. Sledges for sale and hire.

Guided discovery of the heritage of the hamlet of Mathonex and its chapel It is one of the nine hamlets of the commune. It also includes old farms.

Guided tour of the historical and architectural heritage of Samoëns. Discover the history of Samoëns and its famous migrant craftsmen, together with the guides of the Société des Maçons, an association that upholds the tradition of stone working in the Upper Giffre Valley. The tour starts from the main square, with its ornamental fountain, la Grenette (the covered market place), the former château and stables and the great lime tree. The guides will help you see beyond the stones, into the life of the old village huddled round the church, as well as its modern development to a holiday destination in summer and winter.

Guided tour of the historical and architectural heritage of the village of Samoens in English. Tours on request (minimum 3 persons) . Discover the history of Samoëns and its famous migrant craftsmen with the guides of the Société des Maçons, an association that upholds the tradition of stoneworking in the Upper Giffre Valley. Starting from the square with its ornamental fountain and la Grenette, the former château and stables, the deep roots of the great lime tree, the guides will help you see beyond the stones to the life of the old village huddled round the church, and to its modern development as a holiday destination in summer and winter

Come and discover the Tour des Dents Blanches. You have the choice between a departure from France or from Switzerland. You will live a unique experience. Full-board accommodation.

Holiday cottage located 800m from the center of Samoëns, ski bus stop in front of the entrance of the cottage and 2 km from the ski lifts. Ideal for families, groups of friends or hikers, and small holiday centers. 5 room cottage for 15 people. 100m² on 2 floors. West exposure. Garden and furniture. Fully equipped kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Shower room (2 cabins). 2 separate WCs. Bedroom 1: 1 double bed (140) Bedroom 2: 1 double bed (140) and 2 single beds (80) Room 3: 4 single beds (80) Room 4: 5 single beds (90) Living Room: TV and internet access. Duvets and pillows provided. Oil-fired heating and heat pump. Floor: tiled floor. Final cleaning at your own charge. Outside parking space (public car park). Pets allowed.

Completed in 1555, the church of Notre-Dame de l'Assumption in Samoëns is an architectural testimony of the work of the famous stonecutters of the village. The first mention of the church dates from 1167. Former collegiate church of the diocese of Geneva, the present church was built on the ruins of the old church destroyed in 1476 during the invasion of the Bernese. From this original church, only the lower part of the bell tower (13th century) and the chapel of Saint-Claude (15th century) seem to remain. It was not until 1555 that the construction work was completed (porch, right-side aisle). Work on the choir of the religious building, completed in 1605, was then carried out. Then finally those on the lower left (1621), then the sacristy (1840). The church of Samoëns, marked by the work of stonecutters, is one of the symbols of the village with the Big Linden. Indeed, the building sites of the church and the decorative elements were the work of the Masons of Samoëns, famous stonemasons in Savoy and France. Tailors hired by Vauban, Voltaire and Bonaparte for numerous works. The builders of the Giffre left in the church many traces of their know-how. In 1917, Marie-Louise Cognacq-Jaÿ, founder of the Samaritan department stores in Paris, 10 years after creating the Alpine Botanical Garden was once again the benefactor of Samoëns' heritage. She agreed to subsidize the renovation of the interior of the church in her native village, decorated in the style of the Neo-gothic era. A second general renovation of the building was undertaken between 1978 and 1982, when the plaster decoration became obsolete. This is where the modern aspect of the contemporary Church comes from, inscribed as historic monuments since 1987.

Located in the centre of historic Samoëns, the old covered market and the Large Lime Tree serve as reminders of an age-old past but are still used as convivial meeting-places. In fact, they are a major part of local life. A example of living heritage. The old covered market, standing proudly on Place du Gros Tilleul, serves as a reminder of distant days when the economy of the whole valley centred on the main village and its weekly market. The regular Wednesday morning market in Samoëns was introduced by letters patent signed by Count Amadeus VI of Savoy in 1355. To provide shelter for the market, protect the goods and make it easier to pay dues, the villagers built the first covered market at that time. Every week, people would buy or sell sheets, furs, bonnets, seeds, fruit, eggs, cheese and meat and the market prospered. The covered market gets its name of "Grenette" from one of its original functions - to provide protection for cereals and seeds against bad weather during the weekly market. The building was also used for two annual fairs, auction sales in spring and public meetings that gave rise to the earliest forms of municipal life. The mediaeval wooden "grain store" was razed to the ground by a huge fire in 1476. Rebuilt in exactly the same way in the years that followed, the market was again ravaged by fire in 1537. The current building was erected during the 18th century. It is a strong, massive construction supported by a huge colonnade built of stone from Les Fontaines and it benefited from the expertise of Samoëns' stonemasons as well as concerns about hygiene at that time. A stream was diverted towards the building and was used as a sewer. It flowed in the open air for more than two hundred years before being covered over to please people out for a stroll. Since buildings were gradually spaced out in the area around the market and the threat of fire gradually disappeared, the covered market has survived to this day, albeit with several restoration projects along the way. The superb rafters in the roof of La Grenette were replaced in the 1880's but the market still has some features from the original building. La Grenette was included in the church conservation area in 1983 as a historic monument and no longer houses the food market on a Wednesday morning. Yet it has never been so busy. It was become a venue for popular events, much to the delight of locals and visitors to the resort and it remains an unusual and much-loved place in which to meet and chat.

In the heart of historical Samoens, the old market and the "Large Lime Tree" evoke days gone by, while still remaining a lively meeting place at the very centre of local life. The "Gros Tilleul" (large lime tree), which symbolises the town of Samoens, was planted in 1438 to celebrate a ruling handed down by Duke Amadeus VIII of Savoy, stating that the inhabitants of Samoens owned the Frétérolle, Chardonnière, Vigny and Cuidex alpine meadows in the neighbouring Manche valley. The "Gros Tilleul" is quite remarkable for its age and size. This famous landmark has been immortalised by numerous local authors, poets and musicians through the ages.

Samoens used to be world famous for its stone masons, who exported their know-how to building sites all over the world. The tradition of stonework has made its mark on the Upper Giffre valley, with its countless limestone quarries (hardness coefficient 13). The locals turned to stone masonry to supplement their income from agriculture.The architecture of the village still bears testimony to their immense talent. In 1659, there were so many "frahans" (the local term for stone masons) in Samoens, and their skills were so renowned, that they formed a very famous brotherhood, which undertook philanthropic actions, cared for the sick and trained young apprentices in its own school with a comprehensive library. The members of the Samoens society of stone masons were commissioned to work on some of the greatest projects of the period: Vauban used them to build his fortifications, Napoleon called on them to build the canals at Saint Quentin and they also undertook works in Givors, as well as much further afield in Poland and Louisiana. They spoke in their own dialect - "mourmé" - so that no-one else could understand them. A number of stonemasons continue the tradition today in Samoens and the brotherhood has become a cultural association, "La Société des Maçons", which organises guided tours of the town both in summer and winter.

The Berouze Chapel is dedicated to the apostles' Peter and Paul. It is one of the nine chapels located in the hamlets of Samoëns. Its origin lies in the transport of the ruins of the chapel founded at the Col de Couz in 1468. This chapel was destroyed in 1476 during the invasion of Faucigny by the Swiss troops. Today's chapel was built on the Place du Bérouze in 1481. It was restored again in 1660, as the Latin inscription on its façade reminds us: "Noble Bernard Ducis, fortunately, raised me at his expense in the year of the Lord 1660". After losing its bell during the Revolution, it was found again in 1824. A new restoration was carried out in June 2010. Inside the religious building, the painting on the altarpiece features the three favorite Jesus' apostles: Peter James and John. They are represented in a mountain landscape surrounded by an Italian town: Peter with the keys and the pallium, John as a young man raising his hand to heaven, and finally, the older and already slightly bald James is painted joining his hands in a gesture of prayer. The painting was a gift from Abbot J.F. Gindre and is a masterpiece of the painter Edouard Cabanne signed and dated 1879. This 19th-century painter is notably responsible for the four large panels in the church of Salies. Numerous of the paintings he made are also kept at the Fine Arts Museum in Bordeaux and at the Saint-Denis Museum in Reims. The Bérouze chapel and the eight other chapels in the hamlets of Samoëns can be visited during hikes in the Alps. There are visits organized by the association "Les Amis des chapelles" and partial tours. These are well signposted and are organized by the Syndicat Intercommunal de la Vallée du Haut-Giffre and the General Council.

With its chapel and its castle, Bérouze's hamlet is the entrance of Samoëns when arriving from Taninges. With its chapel and its castle, Bérouze's hamlet is the entrance of Samoëns when arriving from Taninges. It is crossed by the small river of Lachat which has been diked up, as its overflows sometimes interrupted the provincial road. In the 18th century, when the dukedom of Savoy was partly occupied by Spain, the captain of a battalion based in Samoëns married a girl from the castle. When the war ended, the husband returned to Spain, abandoning his pregnant wife. When the child, a girl, became a woman and looked for her father's consent to marry, he had become the wealthy governor of the Cadix province. Remorseful, he made this girl, whom he had never known, his heiress. The son-in-law became rich and was the benefactor of the Savoyard hamlet. He founded a higher school protecting the refractory priests during the Revolution. This school was located in the castle. As for the Bérouze Castle, it was built at the entrance of Samoëns, on the road coming from Taninges on the opposite side of the chapel dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul. This 17th-century manor house was built next to a square tower dating from the 17th century. It was built by Bernard Ducis, the prince's farmer and former lord of Saint-Jeoire. In his will dated from 1660, the former lord made a donation to build a chapel facing the castle. This chapel was originally built on the Col de Coux. It probably disappeared in 1476, during the invasion of the Valaisan troops. The current chapel, located in the hamlet of the Septimontain village, dates from 1481. It belongs to the nine existing chapels in the hamlets of Samoëns. The chapel underwent a restoration in 1660, as indicated by the Latin inscription on its façade: "Noble Bernard Ducis thankfully raised me at his expense in the year of the Lord 1660". The Bérouze chapel lost its bell during the Revolution and recovered it in 1824. The latest restoration took place in June 2010.

The Giffre is an outstanding mountain river. It crosses Samoëns and allows all water-related activities. At the bottom of the valley, the Giffre river imperturbably unfolds its meanders of pebbles and gravel. A mountain torrent fed by the innumerable waterfalls of the Bout du Monde and Fer-à-Cheval, the Giffre becomes narrow and deep in the Tines gorges to let itself be won over by its desire for width further downstream in the Vallon plain. There, its banks and its pebble and sand beaches give free rein to water games, ephemeral dams and invigorating bathing. Lovers of rafting, kayaking and hydrospeed can enjoy themselves to the fullest. The Giffre does not stop at such a good bed and feeds both bodies of water at the leisure base. A vast and quiet area where you can fish for trout, try your hand at water golf or try your hand at the accro-branche course.

La Bourgeoise is an indoor venue for concerts, performances, balls, dinners and salons. The Salle de la Bourgeoise is 383 m² (folded seating) with a 98m² stage (fixed). It is equipped with sound and lighting equipment, a control room (no permanent stage manager), a video projector and a screen. - unfolded bleachers: seating capacity 426 - tiered seating: the space can accommodate up to 1,100 people standing and up to 250 seated, depending on the room layout.

Cultural and congress centre, sports hall (426 seats, audience of 1,100 standing). Shows already hosted: Wishbone Ash, Rhoda Scott, Anne Roumanoff, Izia, The Gladiators, The Congos, Opéra-Studio from Geneva etc. This complex, which was inaugurated in 2007, is one of the largest cultural and sports centres in Haute-Savoie. Part of it has been designed for sports, with a 800 sq.m. gymnasium with an area for ball sports (basketball, handball, volleyball), a climbing wall, a dance practice room and a judo hall. The other part of the building has been designed for cultural events, receptions and business meetings. It includes a 426-seat theatre (1100 standing places) that has all the resources required for a wide range of shows, concerts or conferences. This section of the complex also has a 70 sq.m. meeting room. Each section of the building has its own entrance, making both parts independent of each other. Finally, Le Bois aux Dames has a café, serving light refreshments, overlooking the lakes (Lacs aux Dames). There are also tennis courts, an open-air swimming pool (summer only) and a range of other activities and events.

This picnic area is located at the leisure base at the entrance to Samoens. It is surrounded by two lakes and is equipped with tables, benches, garbage cans, toilets. Large parking. You will be able to benefit from the various activities around this air: swimming pool, tennis, practice of golf on water, games for children, course adventures ...

After strolling in the ancient Gorges des Tines come and eat in our snack bar (drink, sandwiches, burgers, fries, omelettes, salads, pancakes, ice cream, ...) In the Tines car park, at the foot of the Mont Via Ferrata trail, the climbing walls of Tines and the departure point for the ancient gorges, stop off for a relaxing break in our shaded terrace area. Dishes are made to order and refreshing cold drinks await you!

Come and enjoy our large terrace for lunch time, on the slopes at Samoëns 1600. Our restaurant has a large indoor room and a terrace facing the slopes.

This mountain restaurant in the middle of the mountains offers traditional cuisine as well as pizza and a bar. Traditional food: salads, burgers, specialties and Savoyard specialties. Pizzas on site and to take away. Homemade desserts, ice cream and waffles.

We offer traditional dishes such as mountain omelette, fondue, tartiflette and a varied choices of sweet and savoury pancakes. In the afternoon, the brewery is open to you. In July and August, menu on Sunday and public holidays at lunch time.

Located on the Col de la Golèse in the heart of the mountain pastures, the refuge offers an exceptional panorama of the Giffre (Samoëns) valley on the south side and the Manche (Morzine) on the north side. Located on the GR5, GRP Dents blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre, the Golèse refuge is a starting point for many hikes. You can stay there for one or more days in cosy rooms or dormitories. Accessible to all since the age of 5 years in 1h30 (600m difference in altitude), the refuge was completely rebuilt in the 90s. The Baud family, owners of the refuge, have been welcoming you for over 25 years in this charming alpine setting. On the path, you will discover a rich variety of mountain plants but also, if you know how to be discreet, all the wild fauna of our mountains.

Above Samoëns, this mountain chalet is located under the "dents blanches", the highest point in the area. Its terrace faces due west, offering a view over the Giffre valley and the opportunity to enjoy beautiful sunsets. The refuge overlooks the Vallée du Giffre and the commune of Samoëns. A sunny terrace overlooking the valley, where you can enjoy omelettes and other à la carte dishes, as well as pretty sunsets. Sleeping accommodation in dormitories for 5 to 12 people. - In summer, it's easily accessible on foot from the Allamands parking lot, taking around 1h45 for everyone, and offers the possibility of day-long or multi-day loop hikes. - In winter, the refuge is located on the route to the tête de Bostan, one of our valley's great ski touring classics. It's easy to get to (2 hours) and the trail is well-marked. Easy hiking on snowshoes or cross-country skis.

We welcome you in the heart of the Grand Massif, in a green setting. Come and discover a timeless place in the middle of pasture. Five cozy rooms and a restaurant bar welcome you for a stay full of healing. Claire, Arnaud and their team will be delighted to welcome you for a drink, a meal or a night. We offer rooms of 3 to 6 beds with a private bathroom for each of them. We will receive you for a step on your way on the GR96. In winter, you can live the magical experience of sleeping on the Grand Massif ski area, in its wild part. The fireplace will allow you to relax after a good day skiing. On the GR96, from Samoëns to Samance (Lake Annecy), and approaching the GR5, the Refuge du Lac de Gers welcomes you in a magnificent setting full of abundant flora and fauna. In addition to the cottage, we offer a covered, simple cuisine of terroir, tradition and quality at the edge of the Lake in the summer and on the Cascades slope in the winter. You will enjoy a rest in the calm of the Combe de Gers, by the lake. With abundant flora and fauna this place is ideal for recharging batteries. Lovers of mountain lake fishing will be able to tease the trout, while others will relax on the terrace. In the autumn, the stag slab closes the summer season...

The Alpage de la Vieille is located on the upper slopes of Morillon backing onto the slopes of Les Carroz. With a combination of pasture and beautiful pine forests, the Alpage offers a spectacular view of the Giffre valley.

The "Auberge de la Cascade du Rouget" welcomes you all summer to taste Savoyard specialties with a magnificent view of the Cascade du Rouget. The "Auberge de la Cascade du Rouget" is a restaurant that serves Savoyard specialities. They are famous for their delicious potato fritters and you'll be impressed by the view of the Cascade du Rouget, a famous waterfall, dubbed "The Queen of the Alps"

Holiday cottage located 800m from the center of Samoëns, ski bus stop in front of the entrance of the cottage and 2 km from the ski lifts. Ideal for families, groups of friends or hikers, and small holiday centers. 5 room cottage for 15 people. 100m² on 2 floors. West exposure. Garden and furniture. Fully equipped kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Shower room (2 cabins). 2 separate WCs. Bedroom 1: 1 double bed (140) Bedroom 2: 1 double bed (140) and 2 single beds (80) Room 3: 4 single beds (80) Room 4: 5 single beds (90) Living Room: TV and internet access. Duvets and pillows provided. Oil-fired heating and heat pump. Floor: tiled floor. Final cleaning at your own charge. Outside parking space (public car park). Pets allowed.

Come and spend your holidays in a magical setting and a complete change of scenery. The campsite is located 150m from the access to the Grand Massif ski lift, and 700m from the village. Rental of mobile homes, camper pitches Our campsite has 190 flat, grassy pitches on a 6.9 hectare site. A dynamic and smiling team will welcome you and will be at your disposal for any information. Acquisition of a Mobile-Home PMR (People with Reduced Mobility). Campotel renting: The Campotel is a pavilion comprising 6 mountain-style studios for 4/5 people, located on the edge of the Lac aux Dames, within the campsite. Each studio includes 1 living room with an equipped kitchenette, a bedroom with a double bed, shower room - wc, and on a mezzanine, 2 single beds + a trundle bed. Mobile home rental: The Mobile home 4 persons, located at the entrance of the campsite includes 1 living room with an equipped kitchenette, two bedrooms, one with a double bed, shower room, separate toilet and terrace. Tent rental: The tent, designed for 4/6 people, consists of a large living room, two bedrooms, a wardrobe between the 2 bedrooms, 3 large bays for lighting the living room. Of 2 windows on the back wall equipped with shutters. The tent will also be set up with an awning. Complete and pleasant, this tent will make you spend excellent holidays.

A starting point for numerous races and circuits, the Refuge du Folly is the perfect place to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps, this hike will enable you to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains. Accommodation in dormitories or bedrooms (comforters and pillows provided, bring your own silk sheet), half-board option, packed lunches, aperitif boards, soft drinks... but also local dishes of the day (diots, farcement, croziflette, fondue...) and homemade pastries (blueberry tart, lemon tart, sweet potato tart, chocolate coconut fondant...). Backing onto the slopes of Criou, facing Tuet and the ridges of Dents d'Oddaz, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike (to the famous Lac Des Chambres for example, or to Pointe de Bellegarde for the more motivated), or a base for more mountaineering-oriented itineraries (Pointe des Avoudrues). A veritable balcony overlooking the Giffre and Arve valleys, you'll never forget its sunsets!

The mountain hut is situated at the Col de la Golèse in the middle of an alpine meadow. It offers a wonderful panorama on the south side overlooking the Giffre valley and Samoëns and on Morzine and Manche valley on the north side. Located on the route of the GR5, GRP Dents blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre, the Golèse refuge is a starting point for many hikes, and you can stay here for one or more days in charming rooms or dormitories. Accessible to all from the age of 5 in 1h30 (600m ascent), the refuge was completely rebuilt in the 90s. The Baud family, who own the refuge, have been welcoming you for over 25 years to this charming alpine setting. Along the trail, you'll discover a rich variety of mountain plants and, if you're discreet, all the wild fauna of our mountains. This autumn, come and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and a fine meal of game. This winter, the ascent will be groomed and you'll be able to access the refuge on snowshoes or cross-country skis.

Above Samoëns and isolated in the mountains, the Bostan refuge is the ideal place to welcome hikers for a short break or for the night. Accommodation and catering in the mountains. Home and local products. Pleasure for the eyes and taste buds. . It overlooks the Giffre valley and the town of Samoëns. - In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in around 1 hour 45 minutes from the Allamands car park and gives the possibility of trekking in a loop for a day or over several days. - In winter, the valley is a classic for all levels, both on skis and on snowshoes (Col de Bostan - head of Bostan) - about 2 hours. At the refuge, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere. You can eat at noon, and in the evening you quench your thirst at any time and sleep (it is recommended to book in advance).

The Gers mountain hut welcomes you into a magnificent setting bursting with wonderful flora and fauna. The gite also offers traditional and authentic savoyard cooking on the lakeside. Our team will be delighted to welcome you for a drink, a meal or even a night. We offer rooms for 3 to 6 beds with a private bathroom for each of them. We will receive you for a stopover on your way on the GR96. In winter you can live the magical experience of sleeping on the Grand Massif area, in its wild part. The fireplace will allow you to relax after a good day of riding. You will enjoy a peaceful break in the Combe de Gers, by the lake. With its abundant flora and fauna, this place is ideal for recharging your batteries. Mountain lake fishing enthusiasts can tease trout, while others relax on the terrace. In the fall, the deer slab closes the summer season ...

A friendly, family-run mountain pasture. We will be happy to welcome you for a night's rest in our refuge (in dormitory only) or for a simple and generous meal in our inn (only at lunchtime). Le refuge de Chardonnière est situé sur le tracé du GR5 - GR96 et est recommandé aux amoureux de la nature. En effet il est avant tout le lieux d'alpage de nos troupeaux de vaches et de chèvres laitières. Ainsi vous y trouverez un accueil simple et chaleureux, un repas généreux et copieux cuisiné au maximum avec les produits de notre ferme, ainsi qu'une nuit de sommeil bercée au son des clarines.

Enjoy 360° panoramic views of Mont Buet, the valley of Anterne and the majestic Fiz mountain range with Mont Blanc in the background. The villages of Samoëns and Sixt and the Giffre Valley can be seen below. It is a stage on itinerant tours or summits (Tour des Fiz, tour du Ruan, Mont Buet, Cheval Blanc, ...). With family or friends, the Grenairon refuge is accessible to everyone, for the day or for an evening. After the effort comes comfort! The caretakers offer you a menu of homemade dishes and desserts to perk you up. To discover: La Chèvrerie de l'Alpage du Grenairon offers these cheeses made on site. The refuge has a room open in winter.

Located in the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve, this refuge is accessible in 3-4 hours of walking from the Fer-à-Cheval cirque. Comfortable and ideally located for hiking or stopping off on various alpine and wild circuits.

Refuge located at the entrance of the wild Cirque des Fonts. The Fonts alpine pasture reveals itself as a jewel in a setting of unspoiled nature. A former alpine chalet, the refuge opened in 1926 is accessible to everyone in around an hour and a half of walking, we discover it overlooking a small hamlet of around forty alpine chalets, at the foot of Mont-Buet.