Vertical kilometre of the Criou

74340 Samoëns

Opening

From 01/05 to 31/10.
Access is not recommended in winter.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Prices

Free of charge.

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The shortest and steepest in the world!

From the village or from Vallon d'en Bas.

Itineraries are indicative.

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