Genève
Cluses
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76 km
CHILDREN
The "Les Loupiots" playgroup is suitable for children aged 3 months to 6 years (inclusive) and the ESF French Ski School offers a snow kindergarten for children aged 3 years and upwards.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As part of the Grand Massif ski domain, Samoens offers 265km of slopes suitable for alpine skiing. The domain offers skiing suitable for a wide range of abilities, from gentler runs for beginners to challenging slopes ideal for testing the abilities of those with more skiing experience. Snowpark in Flaine.
6 day lift pass prices: 204 euros/adult, 183 euros/seniors aged 61-75 years inclusive, 156 euros/children aged 5-15 years inclusive, free for children under 5 years.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 76 Km
Samoens offers 76km of cross-country ski slopes suitable for all levels of ability and spread across 3 areas. Weekly ski pass prices (08/09 prices): 25 euros/person.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Samoens is easily accessible by coach or taxi from Cluses train station (20km).
This resort is well-equipped, and has all necessary amenities: local shops, bars and resturants, medical centre, pharmacy etc.
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed and up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
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The 5 ski resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz d'Araches, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt form part of "Le Grand Massif" domain.
* Large, varied area offering good skiing for all levels.
* Challenging terrain for intermediates and experts.
* Family-friendly resorts.
* For the more adventurous, the 'Combe de Gers' off-piste area is reccomended.
* Snowboarding: good, wooded off-piste terrain, fun park with half-pipe in Flaine.
Height: 700m-2500m.
265km of ski runs.
15 green slopes, 53 blue slopes, 51 red slopes, 14 black slopes.
6-day lift passes:
204 euros/adult, 183 euros/senior (ages 61-75 years inclusive), 156 euros for all children aged 5-15 years inclusive, children under 5 years FREE.
Cross-country skiing: 80km of trails.
