On this page you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Where to fish in Samoëns ? 🎣
It is possible to fish in the river and in the lakes of the leisure center.

The fishing card gives you access to the small lake of Samoëns and the blue lake of Morillon.

This card is on sale at the tourist office.

It is valid from May to November.

The fishing permit will allow you to fish in the biggest lake of Samoëns, called NO KILL as well as in the river Giffre.

This permit is on sale at the tourist office or on the website of cartedepêche.fr and is valid for the day, week or year.

What are the routes to do by bike? 🚲
Whether you ride a road bike, a mountain bike or an electric bike, there are a number of marked trails that can be ridden independently or accompanied.

Click here to find out more about our instructors, rental stores and itineraries.

What hiking routes are there to do from June onwards? 🥾
The Giffre valley has a wealth of hikes accessible to beginners and experienced hikers from June onwards. More information here.

Maps and guidebooks on sale at the tourist office or in our online shop here.

We would like to draw your attention to the presence of protection dogs also known as patou on hiking trails.  Patous are increasingly present in mountain pastures to guard flocks of sheep or goats. More information here

What to do in case of bad weather? 🌧️
To find our indoor activities click here.
Where to go for a walk with your dog? 🐕

  • Hiking with your dog is a great activity to share with your dog. Here’s an outdoor activity suitable for everyone and free!For the journey, pack a gamelle and water as well as a longe and a harness.Dogs are prohibited in the largest nature reserve in Haute Savoie: the Sixt-Passy Nature Reserve, so as not to disturb the wildlife.
  • But rest assured, they are allowed kept on a lead at the Base de Loisirs and other hikes, climbs, access to refuges are also possible from June.
  • As for the patous on your path, remain vigilant, the latter are defending their herd, more information by clicking ici.In order to have a pleasant stay, some hosting and restaurants accept our four-legged companions.
  • Cleaning point: you will find dog poop bags at the following locations:Avenue Cognacq-Jaÿ, Place des 7 Monts / Square, Place du Criou, Rue des billets, GME, Place du marché, Piscine municipale, Camping Le Giffre, Parking du Veau Gras.

What is there to visit around Samoens? 🎫
To find the visits to do around Samoëns, click here.
Where to eat? 🍴
To find the list of restaurants open at the moment, click here.
How to come to Samoëns by public transport ? 🚍
Public transport runs from Monday to Saturday from the Bus Station (Tourist Office) or the Grand Massif Express in Samoëns, linking Cluses or Annemasse to Samoëns. To know the schedules, please click here.
What to do this spring ? 🌺
Discover spring in Samoëns: find ideas for activities and outings in our blog, by clicking here or in our spring activities brochure here.
Where to park when you are a camper ? 🏕️
If you are travelling by camper van, specific service points and camper van parks are available on the territory.

In the vicinity:

The rest of the village is classified as a red flood zone.

If your question is not listed, please contact us : Office du tourisme de Samoëns
Phone: +33 4 50 34 40 28
infos@samoens.com