The essentials of your summer holidays in 10 questions

Experience Summer in Samoëns: Discover a wealth of activities and outings with our interactive map and blogs.

 

Our interactive map showcases all the events and activities taking place during your stay.

Easily filter by your preferences, your children’s ages, your budget, and much more!

 

Our blogs offer on-the-ground tips and first-hand stories to inspire you throughout your holiday.

Complementing the interactive map, they immerse you in the local atmosphere, reveal hidden gems, and guide you towards must-do activities tailored to your interests!

 

You can also browse our online brochures for even more inspiration and ideas to make the most of your stay!

Find our ‘In case of rain’ selection on our interactive map.
You’ll discover plenty of suggestions to turn unpredictable weather into memorable experiences!

From 5 July to 31 August 2025, take advantage of the RANDO’BUS summer shuttles to effortlessly get around the entire Vallée du Giffre and visit our many points of interest.

 

This shuttle service costs €2 per person for a full day (you can take as many shuttles as you like throughout the day!).

Tickets can be purchased on board the shuttles – directly from the drivers – using cash or card.

Children aged 6 to 9 benefit from a half fare, and children under 6 travelling with an adult ride for free.

A 10-Day Pass for €10 is also available in the valley’s Tourist Offices and from the shuttle drivers.

 

Shuttle stops:

Locate the nearest RANDO’BUS stop to your accommodation on the interactive map.

 

Shuttle timetables:

Check the timetables for the RANDO’BUS lines.

Discover a wide range of walking routes on our interactive map, and refine your search by duration, difficulty level, or the goal of your walk: a mountain refuge, a waterfall, a view of the Mont Blanc, and much more!

 

First time here, or keen to revisit the classic routes? We’ve brought together the most iconic hikes in the section ‘Hiking Trails’ > ‘Not to be missed’.

 

Hiking maps and guidebooks are also available:

• in paper format, for sale at the Tourist Office and on our online shop ;
• in digital PDF format, available for free download here.

 

Please be aware of the presence of livestock guardian dogs, also known as patous, in certain hiking areas.

These dogs are increasingly used in the Alpine pastures to protect flocks of sheep or goats.

Visit Map Patou to locate the guarded zones and learn how to behave appropriately around these protective dogs.

Whether you’re into road cycling, mountain biking, or e-biking, enjoy a wide range of marked trails to explore on your own or with a guide!

Find local guides, bike hire shops, and recommended routes by clicking here.

 

We also suggest several routes with GPX tracks, available in our Welcome Bike brochure or via our interactive map.

To see the list of restaurants currently open, click here.
You can also find them on our interactive map and filter by location, type of cuisine, dietary requirements, and more.

There are two ways to fish in our area:

 

The municipal fishing permit, valid for the season from May to November and on sale at the Tourist Office, gives you access to:

• the upstream lake (small lake) of the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns;
• the Lac Bleu in Morillon.

These areas are restocked every two weeks.

 

The departmental fishing permit, valid for a day, a week or a year, and on sale at the Tourist Office or on cartedepeche.fr, gives you access to:

• the downstream lake (big lake) of the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns, for no-kill fishing only (the fish must be released);
• rivers such as the Giffre;
• mountain lakes.

See the current year’s Fishing Guide for regulations.

 

If you wish to fish in all these areas, you will need to hold both a municipal fishing permit and a departmental fishing permit.

Samoëns welcomes you and your four-legged friend for a holiday full of shared adventures.

Dog-friendly walks, restaurants and accommodation, plus tips and practical info — everything you need to enjoy your stay together can be found right here!

 

Please be aware of the presence of livestock guardian dogs, also known as patous, in certain hiking areas.

These dogs are increasingly used in the Alpine pastures to protect flocks of sheep or goats.

Visit Map Patou to locate the guarded zones and learn how to behave appropriately around these protective dogs.

Discover the region’s must-see sites and our favourite recommendations in our Visits Around Samoëns brochure (in French only).

You can travel to Samoëns by bus from the SNCF railway stations of Cluses (Line Y94) and Annemasse (Line Y02).

As the bus and train stations are located next to each other, they offer a quick and convenient train–bus connection.

 

When your bus arrives in Samoëns, you may get off at one of the seven following stops: Grand Massif Express (gondola lift car park), Gare Routière (behind the Tourist Office), Les Vallons d’en Bas, Le Quart, Fontaine de Vallon, Les Vallons d’en Haut, Le Sougey.

 

Timetables, fares and booking information from 4 July to 31 August 2026 (not yet available, coming soon):

• Summer Timetable Line Y94 Cluses → Samoëns
• Summer Timetable Line Y02 Annemasse → Samoëns

Timetables, fares and booking information from 1 September to 19 December 2026 (not yet available, coming soon):

• Autumn Timetable Line Y94 Cluses → Samoëns
• Autumn Timetable Line Y02 Annemasse → Samoëns

Travelling by plane? Looking for a taxi or a rail/airport transfer?

Still unsure which mode of transport to choose?

Discover all the ways to reach Samoëns here.

Travelling by motorhome or camper van and on the move? You’ll find dedicated areas and service points where you can stop and rest with complete peace of mind.

 

In Samoëns:

• Flot Bleu service point

• Camping Le Giffre

In the Vallée du Giffre:

• Camping Lac et Montagnes – Verchaix

• Camping Le Pelly – Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval

• Camping-Car Park area – Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

• Motorhome parking area – Morillon 1100 – Les Esserts

• Camping Les Thézières – Taninges