Samoëns Hiking routes

In the heart of the Giffre Mountains, discover the most beautiful itineraries on foot, by bike or mountain bike from Samoëns thanks to numerous routes accessible to all.

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PLAN IGN
PHOTOS AERIENNES / IGN
PHOTOS AERIENNES / IGN
CARTES MULTI-ECHELLES / IGN
CARTES MULTI-ECHELLES / IGN
TOP 25 IGN
TOP 25 IGN
CARTE DES PENTES (PLAN IGN)
CARTE DES PENTES (PLAN IGN)
PARCELLES CADASTRALES
PARCELLES CADASTRALES
CARTES AÉRONAUTIQUES OACI
CARTES AÉRONAUTIQUES OACI
CARTE 1950 / IGN
CARTE 1950 / IGN
CARTE DE L'ETAT-MAJOR (1820-1866)
CARTE DE L'ETAT-MAJOR (1820-1866)
CARTES LITTORALES / SHOM/IGN
CARTES LITTORALES / SHOM/IGN
SCAN EXPRESS STANDARD / IGN
SCAN EXPRESS STANDARD / IGN
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SCAN EXPRESS CLASSIQUE / IGN
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OPEN STREET MAP
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GOOGLE MAP - SATELLITE
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GOOGLE MAP - PLAN
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GOOGLE MAP - HYBRIDE
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IGN BELGIQUE
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Les chalets et l'Aouille du Criou

This hike takes you to the summit of the Criou, the symbolic mountain towering over the town of Samoëns. There is a breathtaking panoramic view from the summit over the Giffre Valley, Mont Buet, Rousse des Chambres and Les Dents Blanches.
Time taken: 5 hours
Starting altitude: 717 m
Finishing altitude: 2,207 m
Particular difficulties: none up to the chalets at Le Criou. The ridge at the top of Aouille du Criou overlooks the very sharp drop of the north face of the Criou.
Itinerary for guidance only.

15 km
8h
Difficult
74340 Samoëns
Du 15/06/2023 au 15/09/2023
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Under the Criou

Mountain symbol overlooking the village of Samoëns.

Departure: Vallon d'en haut
To discover: the alpine chalets of Pertuet, Trot (refreshment room), Criou and Feux.

@Patrice Gain

Itinerary for guidance only.

14 km
2h 30m
74340 Samoëns
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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To the chalet des Fonts

The path overhangs the gorges until the bridge, crossing the Giffre des Fonts, which gives access to the refuge and the mountain pasture.

Departure point : Samoëns Tourist Office
Tip: You can park your car at Salvagny

@Patrice Gain

Itinerary for guidance only.

31 km
2h 30m
74340 Samoëns
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Green route

Enjoy a safe family outing.
@Patrice Gain
Itinerary for guidance only.

2.3 km
5m
74340 Samoëns
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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VTT - Lac des Gouilles Rouges - Samoëns 1600

Although located in the heart of the ski lifts, this short walk from the resort of Samoëns 1600 is very pleasant. Departure point: Plateau des Saix car park (Samoëns 1600). To discover : The Saix head (2100m)
@Patrice Gain

Itinerary for guidance only.

4 km
45m
74340 Samoëns
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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The village of Vallon and the Giffre dikes

The village of Vallon is split into two parts: Vallon d’en Bas and Vallon d’en Haut. Its inhabitants are called the Cavoêrus. This village constituted a civil parish from 1730. On June 22, 1811, it was attached to Samoëns by an imperial decree.

Duration: 1h30
Elevation: 17 meters
Type of terrain: Roads and trails
Special recommendation: none
Starting point: The Grand Massif Express (GME) cable car park
Special difficulty: none
Map reference: itinerary n ° 4 topoguide Haut Giffre Valley.

Go along the Giffre to a footbridge spanning the Clévieu. Cross then take the path on the left, which takes you on the old dykes of Giffre. The path, in the undergrowth, soon joins the Giffre which we follow to the Revé bridge.
Leave the bridge on your right and take, a few meters further, the path which leaves on the left and crosses the plain of Vallon. Facing you overlooks the Criou mountain and to the right, at the bottom of the valley, the Commune mountain.
Cross the road and continue with the one just opposite which leads to Vallon d'en Haut.
In the village turn left. Observe the fountain, dated 1873 and carved from a single block of stone. Continue to Vallon d'en Bas. The chapel founded in 1636 is placed under the name of the Saints: Jacques, Philippe and Joseph, in thanks for their protection during the plague epidemic which raged in 1630.
Shortly after the chapel, turn right in front of a large pool. The road leads to a crossroads. Turn left, follow the Clévieu stream then cross the departmental road.
At the second bridge, change banks and continue along the Clévieu to find the footbridge taken on the outward journey. Continue on the path and return to the gondola parking lot.

Itinerary for guidance only.

6.6 km
1h 30m
Very easy
parking de la télécabine du Grand Massif Express Village 74340 Samoëns
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -