Samoëns is a uniquely charming and historic village situated in the Giffre Valley, renowned for its traditional stone masonry and stunning Alpine architecture. Unlike purpose-built ski resorts, it boasts a vibrant year-round community, a traffic-free village square adorned with a centuries-old lime tree, and an authentic French atmosphere. Its designation as a 'Monument Historique' highlights its cultural significance alongside its winter sports appeal. The resort is a key gateway to the Grand Massif, the fourth largest linked ski area in France, offering 265km of interconnected pistes. While the village sits at a low altitude of 720m, the Grand Massif Express gondola whisk skiers up to Samoëns 1600 (Plateau des Saix) in just eight minutes, providing access to an expansive, snow-sure network. The terrain favors intermediates with endless wide, rolling blues and reds, while beginners enjoy dedicated zones and experts can hunt down extensive off-piste opportunities in the Flaine bowl.

The skiing caters brilliantly to all levels, with Samoëns 1600 offering one of the best beginner plateaus in the Alps. Intermediates will thrive on the sweeping tree-lined pistes winding down to Morillon and Les Carroz, while more advanced skiers can head towards Flaine for challenging bowls and freeride terrain. The area's highlight is the 14km blue 'Cascades' piste, a stunning wilderness run away from any lifts.

Located in the Haute-Savoie department of the French Alps, the Grand Massif links Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval into one massive ski domain.