ACCOMMODATION EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with mini-oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, television.
Les Fermes de Samoens residence is situated 800m from the centre of the resort, 400m from the first shops and 1km from the cable car to Samoens 1600 (free public shuttle bus). This new residence comprises 130 apartments spread over a number of small 3-storey buildings and terraced chalets, built in the traditional local style.
FREE OF CHARGE
*Indoor heated swimming pool.
- Whirlpool.
- One FREE sauna or steam room session per apartment and per week.
- Gym.
- Communal lounge with open fire and tea-making facilities.
- Loan of cots and high chairs for children under 2 (subject to availability, state at time of booking).
- Wifi access in reception.
PAYABLE SERVICES
- THREE HOTEL SERVICE OPTIONS are available:
- A: Beds made on arrival
- B: End of stay cleaning (excluding kitchenette)
- C: Beds made on arrival & end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchenette)
(State and pay at time of booking - see columns A, B & C in the price table).
- Sauna and steam room - 8 euros/session and 39 euros for 7 sessions per apartment.
- Pool table.
- Laundry room.
MEAL OPTIONS
TRAVELFOOD HAMPERS
(State and pay at time of booking - see price table
TRAVELFOOD hampers offer a convenient way of eating well on holiday without having to traipse around the supermarket! Meals are prepared from fresh ingredients and can be re-heated in a "bain-marie".
For adults (from the age of 12), choose from three options:
- "Le Foodpack Standard" (standard hamper)
- "Le Panier des Vacances" (holiday hamper)
- "Le Foodpack Gourmet" (gourmet hamper)
For children:
- "Le Foodpack Enfant" (children's hamper)
To see all the details on each hamper, please enter your holiday dates.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(State and pay at time of booking, except parking)
- Covered parking payable (state and pay at time of booking - see price table).
- Outdoor parking free, subject to availability
- Bed linen and towels included (change payable, 6 euro/set).
- Free television.
- Pets - 44 euro/pet/wk (max. 2 pet/apt).
> STUDIO 2 PERSONNES (S2)
STUDIO SLEEPS 2 (S2) approx 22m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, bathroom or shower.
> STUDIO 4 PERSONNES CABINE (S4K)
ALCOVE STUDIO SLEEPS 4 (S4K) 24/26m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, alcove with bunks, bathroom or shower.
> CHALET 10 PERSONNES (T10)
SPLIT-LEVEL CHALET SLEEPS 10 (T10) approx 78m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, 3 dbl bedrooms, 1 bedroom with bunks, 2 bathrooms or showers.
> CHALET 8 PERSONNES (T8)
SPLIT-LEVEL CHALET SLEEPS 8 (T8) 58/68m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, 2 dbl bedrooms, bedroom with bunks, 2 showers or bathrooms, telephone OR living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, dbl bedroom, bedroom sleeping 4 (including 1 set of bunks), 2 showers or bathrooms, telephone.
> 2 PIECES 4 PERSONNES (24)
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 4 (24) 30/35m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, double bedroom, bathroom or shower.
> 2 PIECES 6 PERSONNES CABINE (26K)
1 BEDROOM ALCOVE APARTMENT SLEEPS 6 (26K) approx 35/45m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, double bedroom, alcove with bunks, bathroom or shower. (Apartments on 1 or 2 levels)
> 3 PIEC.OU 3 PIEC.DUPLEX 6 PERS (36/36X)
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 6 (36/36X) 36/45m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, double bedroom, bedroom with bunks, bathroom or shower. (Apartments on 1 or 2 levels).
> 3 PIECES CABINE OU 4 PIECES 8P (38K/48)
2 BEDROOM ALCOVE OR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 (38K/48) approx 50m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, 1 double bedroom, bedroom with bunks, alcove with bunks OR double bedroom, bathroom or shower. Apartments sometimes split-level.
> 5 PIECES DUPLEX 12 PERSONNES (512X)
4 BEDROOM SPLIT_LEVEL APARTMENT SLEEPS 12 (512X) approx. 87m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, double bedroom, bedroom with bunks. Upstairs: 2 double bedrooms, alcove with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, 2 bathrooms or showers.
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.
