handi-tourism in Samoëns

Find all the practical information you need about accessibility and the adapted activities available to you.

To find out about accessibility at the tourist office building, please visit our page on Acceslibre.

Samoëns is committed to accessible tourism in the mountains. The resort village offers a wide range of adapted facilities that enable people with disabilities to access numerous sporting and cultural activities, as well as the various facilities in the village.

The municipality of Samoëns, the Tourist Office and the Samoëns Handi-Glisse association have joined forces to form a steering committee and have identified offers that allow visitors to enjoy the village while combining pleasure and ease of access. The association’s aim is to provide disabled sports equipment and make it available free of charge to people with disabilities.

The Tourist Office has visited accommodation providers (hotels, chalets, campsites, etc.) as well as restaurants and shops in order to create a section that provides information on the level of accessibility in these establishments for people with reduced mobility.

To organise a handi-friendly holiday from start to finish:

Download the brochure “Samoëns for everyone”.

Download the brochure “FALC Guide – Easy to read and understand” (only in french).

Motor disability

• Two reserved parking spaces in front of the tourist office building and one reserved parking space behind the tourist office building.
• Adapted counter.
• First door is heavy, but there is a bell at the entrance for assistance.
• Second automatic door.
• The layout of the Tourist Office reception area allows for easy movement.
• Access to the building at ground level.
• Staff who are aware and trained.
• Rest area.

Wheelchair loan available upon request at the tourist office reception desk

Hearing impairment

• Provision of a hearing aid system for people with hearing impairments, equipped with a dual function (magnetic loop and sound amplifier).
•  We have appropriate signage in our premises.
• The staff adapts to each request and can provide information in writing.
• Information screens.
• Staff who are aware and trained.
• Rest area.

Visual impairment

• Display inside the tourist office in large print.
• Outdoor path on the ground floor.
• Glass door with contrasting elements on the glass section.
• Entrance clearly visible.
• Reception right next to the entrance.
• Path to the single-storey reception area.
• Staff who are aware and trained.
• Rest area.

Mental Disability

• Provision of an FALC (easy to read and understand) Guide.
• Staff who are aware and trained.
• Rest area.

Useful information:

The nearest public toilets to the tourist office building are located at the ESF building.

Disabled parking spaces are located in front of the tourist office entrance (two spaces) and behind the tourist office building (one space).

Our holiday advisors recommend that you visit in the morning, between 9am and 10am, or in the early afternoon, between 2pm and 3pm, to enjoy a quieter time and obtain practical information for your stay.

Testimonial:

A lovely testimonial with photos from Christine – also known as Caddy and Annie.