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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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Discover the hamlet of Les Allamands while enjoying the banks of the Giffre from Taninges to Samoëns.
From Samoëns, head for Lac des Vernays via Verchaix. Continue along Lac Bleu de Morillon before reaching Samoëns and beginning the ascent to the hamlet of Les Allamands.
The chapel of Les Allamands was built by the inhabitants of the eponymous hamlet in the 19th century. It is the most recent of Samoëns' nine hamlet chapels.
Follow the Giffre to discover the village of Sixt fer à Cheval.
Nearby: Chapelle de Notre Dame des Grâces. This chapel was built in the 17th century on the site of a sulfur spring capable of curing certain skin ailments. It was an important place of pilgrimage throughout the Giffre Valley.
Discover the mountain bike route to the Chalet des Fonts! Perfect for challenge-seekers, this challenging route takes you over the gorges to the bridge over the Giffre des Fonts, giving access to the refuge and alpine pastures.
The Cascade du Rouget, nicknamed the "Queen of the Alps", offers visitors a contemplative and refreshing break.
Passing through the Gorges de Tines, the hamlet of Les Vallons and the charming village of Sixt Fer à Cheval, discover the Cascade du Rouget.
This very easy route provides a peaceful walk on the vast Vallon plain.
Distance: 7 km (return trip)
Starting point: Tourist Office
Particular difficulties: none
Guide reference: Upper Giffre valley mountain biking guide
A grandiose route allowing you to admire the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
From our charming village of Samoëns come and discover our beautiful valley.
