Hiking Routes

This spectacular itinerary offers views of the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
Come to the charming village of Samoëns to explore our beautiful valley. On the road to the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, don't hesitate to stop and admire the Tines Gorges and visit the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, before finally arriving at the biggest mountain corrie in the Alps, the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.

We recommend an optional extra from the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval: continue to the Rouget waterfall, the "Queen of the Alps". It's well worth the effort!

A family discovery trail in the beautiful Giffre valley.
From our charming village of Samoëns, go exploring the Giffre valley and all its villages.

This pass has often been a justice of the peace for the riders of the Tour de France © and the Dauphiné Libéré ©.

His ascent by bike from Samoëns, apart from sporting performance which requires good training, is the opportunity to browse a wonderful balcony opening onto the valley, then towards the Mont-Blanc massif under its most majestic profile.

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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.

Discover the Samoëns area from the Plateau des Saix.
Take the Grand Massif Express lift to the Plateau des Saix, then head back down the Dian Dian blue trail.

Discover the Samoëns area from the Plateau des Saix.
Take the Grand Massif Express lift to the Plateau des Saix, then head back down the Rouge La Char piste.

Thanks to the opening of skilifts this summer, you can go walking with your family and discover some different, breathtaking panoramic views with any strenuous effort beforehand.
When you want a chance to relax and get close to nature, take advantage of the skilifts and enjoy some easy walking in stunning scenery. Regain your sense of well-being in the serenity and peace of higher altitudes as you walk through alpine pastures and along the shores of lakes. In fact, why not do a spot of fishing while you're there?

Looking for ideas for easy walks in constantly-changing scenery? Leaving Samoëns behind, you can get a wonderful view of Mont-Blanc from the Tête des Saix. From there, head for La Combe de Gers with its lake and gîte-cum-restaurant, then return to Samoëns or Sixt Fer-à-Cheval.

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.

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.

Enjoy a family outing to discover the hamlet of Les Vallons in Samoëns and the banks of the Giffre.
Points of interest to discover :

- the Samoëns dairy

- the Vallons chapel

- The Clévieux footbridge.

A family itinerary to discover the beautiful Giffre valley. From our charming village of Samoëns, explore the Giffre valley and its villages along the river.
This itinerary allows you to discover :

- the Lac aux Dames leisure park in Samoëns

- Lac Bleu in Morillon

A family itinerary to discover the beautiful Giffre valley. From our charming village of Samoëns, discover the Giffre valley and its villages along the river. @Patrice Gain.
This itinerary allows you to discover :

- the Lac aux Dames leisure park in Samoëns

- Lac Bleu in Morillon

- the Chartreuse de Mélan and its contemporary art park