How to reach the tourist office?
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Information at the Tourist Office.
Lifts open from June to August.
Subject to favorable weather.
Distance : 16.2km
Duration : 6h30
Height difference : 600m
Max altitude : 1780m
Wooden posts and yellow signs, indicating the names of the localities and the remaining journey time.
GPX plot
Although located in the heart of the ski lifts, this hike from Samoëns 1600 is very pleasant. In July and August, the area is covered in blueberries.
Start: Samoëns 1600 (which can be reached from Samoëns by following the signs for Samoëns 1600)
Map reference: Vallée du Haut-Giffre map
1/ From the Samoëns 1600 parking lot (which can be reached from Samoëns by following the signs for Samoëns 1600)
2/ At the end of the parking lot, take the wide path which, heading left, passes under the Chariande chairlifts.
3/ Arrive at Lac des Gouilles Rouges.
4/ Reach La Tête des Saix.
5/ Climb back down the ridge to Croix des 7 Frères.
6/ Reach Morillon village via Station les Esserts.
7/ Return to Samoëns village along the Giffre river
Although located in the heart of the ski lifts, this short walk from the resort of Samoëns 1600 is very pleasant. Departure point: Plateau des Saix car park (Samoëns 1600). To discover : The Saix head (2100m) @Patrice Gain
Suitable for children as well as adults who are new to skiing, and very practical for parents and carers, the beginners' area is a reassuring place to develop without stress. It is one of the largest beginner areas in Haute-Savoie.
