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Samoens, Haute Savoie
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www.samoens.com
GPS 6.7274 E 46.083401 N
RegionGrand Massif
State Haute Savoie
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GPS 6.7274 E 46.083401 N
RegionGrand Massif
State Haute Savoie
Mountain range Chablais Alpen
Vertical drop 900 - 2500 meters
Descent 1600 meters
drag- | chair- | gondolas |
34 | 30 | 6 |
Total lifts 67 | ||
capacity: 85603 persons/hour |
Low (<1000m) 6%
Intermediate (<=2000m) 70%
High (<=3000m) 24%
High alpine (>3000m) 0%
Bit steep 11%
Steep 7%
Very steep 4%
Extrem. steep 1%
North 41%
East 15%
South 13%
West 31%
Ski resort ratings for Samoens compared to all other ski resorts. Based on 12 reviews.
Overall 67 | Skiing 72 | Skiregion 71 |
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Off-Piste | Snow |
6.6 6.9 | 7.7 7.6 | 7.3 7.7 | 6.3 7.1 | 7.3 6.8 |
Family | Atmosphere | Nature | Walking | Lifts |
6.7 7.6 | 8.3 7.8 | 7.3 6.7 | 8.0 7.7 | 7.7 7.0 |
Skiers can enjoy the well groomed, tree lined inter-linked pistes down to Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt, and with north facing slopes heavy snowfall attracts off piste skiers to the areas above Samoens, Les Molliets and Vernant. Immediately above Samoens at the top of the new cable car, lies the purpose-built satellite, Samoens 1600, with its own small ski area beneath the 2120m Tete des Saix. Perfect for beginners there is a sizeable area of nursery slopes and some pleasant reds, and one steep and bumpy black. More expert skiers will head over to Flaine and explore the Grand Massif area, but beginners and early intermediates are best off staying here. The nursery slopes are north-facing and
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