Samoëns Hiking routes

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.

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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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Walking itinerary: the chalets and 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 15/06/2025 au 15/09/2025
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Mountain bike trail: Chalet du Trot

Itinerary under the emblematic Samoëns mountain, overlooking the village.

To discover: Chalet du Trot

17 km
66 place de l'office de tourisme Village 74340 Samoëns
Du 01/05/2025 au 01/10/2025
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Hiking itinerary: Lac des Chambres via the Folly refuge

12 km
5h 30m
Easy
66 place de l'office de tourisme 74340 Samoëns
Du 20/06/2025 au 01/10/2025
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Hiking itinerary: Lac des Chambres via the Folly refuge

Itinerary for guidance only.

12 km
5h 30m
Easy
74340 Samoëns
Du 19/06/2025 au 01/10/2025
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -
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Walking itinerary: the village of Vallon and the Giffre dykes

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 -
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Trail Itinerary - 30km

(Re)experience the UTHG race at your own pace with the Tour du Giffre course!

Start with a 3km climb which offers a breathtaking view of the whole Haut Giffre valley, then cross the mountain to the Chalets du Trot.



On your descent, discover the hamlet of Le Mont and then head for the Tines gorges.



A new slope leads to the majestic Lac de Gers and its combe.



The last few kilometres will take you to the Lac aux Dames where you can take advantage of the leisure centre to stretch your legs.



Itineraries are indicative.

32 km
3h 30m
Difficult
74340 Samoëns
Du 01/05/2025 au 31/10/2025
- OT Samoëns -
- OT Samoëns -