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Samoens is one of the prettiest villages on France's skiing circuit. Its strict conservation policy means that it has none of the ugly purpose-built high rises that spoil many of the modern resorts. Samoens has a community and life of its own, so visitors can enjoy a true flavour of Frances - particularly in its many good restaurants and bars. The skiing is abundant and varied. Linked to Flaine, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt, Samoens offers a vast domain of runs - from challenging…

Het is een leuk gebied, maar niet meer dan dat. Veel mensen vinden het helemaal te gek omdat het dorp op 2300 meter ligt. Daardoor zijn de afdalingen kort of tamelijk vlak. Het skigebied van Val Thorens kent onhandige aansluitingen en een aantal liften zijn sterk verouderd. Vaak drukker dan andere gebieden in Frankrijk. Apres ski is goed voor Frande begrippen.

Having an apartment in Arc 2000, means we have skied there 10 weeks in the past 4 years and it remains my favourite resort for skiing with its varied selection of pisted runs. I agree that there is not so much for the absolute beginner but there are masses of blues, reds and blacks which always seem different as the conditions change. There is masses of off-piste too. Both near/inbetween pistes and out of the way places if you know where to look. There are lots of options to link…