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In the heart of the Montagnes du Giffre, discover the most beautiful routes on foot or mountain bike starting from Samoëns thanks to the many itineraries accessible to all.
Choose your activity (hiking, mountain biking, trail or motorbike) and distance by clicking on “Filter”.
Download a GPX track and print a PDF of your route by accessing the route description.
For even more hiking itineraries, click here. For VTTAE routes in the Montagnes du Giffre, click here.
NEW: a selection of 14 “turnkey” hikes to complement the summer shuttle service. An original way of combining the shuttle service with walking – or the other way round – to create some lovely loops in the valley! Discover the “Rando’ Bus” guide and the shuttle timetable.
On the Grand Massif side, discover the downhill mountain bike trails by clicking here.
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This hike takes in the mountain pastures and refuges of Bostan, Golèse, Folly and Lac des Chambres.
This 16-km route takes you from the Lacs aux Dames Recreation Center to the hamlet of Les Allamands in Samoëns.
A few technical sections for plenty of fun and a final descent on an incredible singletrack trail.
OPEN TO MOUNTAIN BIKES & E-MOUNTAIN BIKES
DIFFICULT ROUTE
Magical and friendly, the 6 km Noctambule takes you out under the stars for a night-time mountain bike ride accessible to all, designed on the banks of the Giffre and in the heart of the Lacs aux Dames leisure park in Samoëns.
This year's dress code is Superhero, so get ready to win the best-dressed contest!
OPEN TO MOUNTAIN BIKERS & MOUNTAIN BIKES
VERY EASY ROUTE
Reserved for the e-bike category, the Enduro Electric promises a race to the top over a format of 5 special stages on the best spots in the Samoëns and Morillon resorts.
All in all, a total of 11.5 km and 1860 m of negative altitude difference in special stages for what promises to be a foooool day...
Pedal-powered climbs and gondolas to preserve your legs.
Local-flavoured refreshment stations that are anything but dietetic, but which might just save you a few tenths on the way down.
OPEN TO VTT & VTTAE
IDEAL BIKE: Full-suspension VTTAE
VERY DIFFICULT ITINERARY
This magnificent village used to be lived in all year round. It had its own primary school downhill from the chapel.
Are we going to climb part of the Tour des Dents Blanches?
Use the destination's mobility network to hike for longer, without having to make the round trip.