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Guided tour: The village of Vallons and its chapel, in French
Description
Guided tour of the rural heritage in the villages of Les Vallons. Breathe in the fresh air in this pretty little valley where the scenery is dotted with farmhouses and outbuildings such as barns, vegetable plots, sheds and orchards.
Take the time to breathe in this pretty valley, where the landscape, opened up by an ancient glacial lake, still reveals farmhouses with their outbuildings, ponds, fountains and 17th-century chapels. Along the way, the Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guides will show you the daily life of this village, which has discreetly embraced tourism in order to stay alive, while continuing its traditional agro-pastoral activities. You'll walk in the footsteps of the stonemasons of the Haut-Giffre and the first tourists of the 19th century.
Meet in front of the Samoëns tourist office.
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Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 02/10/2026
www.samoens.com
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Price(s)
Adult: 8 €, Child (12-16 years): 6 € (free for children under 12 years old.).
Group rate available for 10 people or more.
Individual: tickets on sale at the Tourist Office
Groups: payment to the Society of Masons through the guide.
Contact
Phone : 06 10 74 70 44
Email : guidespatrimoinesamoens@gmail.com
Tips
For school parties (kindergartens or primary schools), special interest tours can be arranged by request e.g. the use of timber in rural housing, finding out about rural housing and drawing what they see all along the walk etc. If you have any particular requests, please contact Violaine well in advance of your visit.
Location complements
Private vehicle recommended: meet at the Samoëns Tourist Office then drive to the first buildings in Vallon d'en bas.
Reception complements
Duration 1h30 to 2h15. In English on request.
Walk on flat terrain with no difficulties. Walking or sports shoes recommended for a mostly asphalt route + a section on a dirt track that may be slightly muddy or snow-covered.
Access to the Vallons with your car, so think about carpooling!
Animals
Yes
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