{"id":554726,"date":"2025-10-28T11:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/devaler-les-pistes-du-4eme-plus-grand-domaine-skiable-de-france\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:08:37","slug":"samoens-grand-massif-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/samoens-grand-massif-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Samo\u00ebns, Grand-Massif area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Descending the slopes of Samo\u00ebns-Grand Massif, the 7th largest ski area in France<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chapeau\">Located in the heart of Haute-Savoie (74) between Geneva and Chamonix, the Grand Massif is the 7th largest ski area in France. It covers 7,600 hectares and offers 139 runs and 265km of skiing. Linking the resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samo\u00ebns and Sixt-Fer-\u00e0-Cheval, the Grand Massif offers you the unique opportunity to ski facing the Mont-Blanc in grandiose landscapes and a 360\u00b0 panorama on the Alps.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>The Samo\u00ebns ski area in figures<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; 7th largest ski area in France, covering an area of 7,600 hectares<br \/>\n&#8211; 265 km of skiing (175 km regulated),<br \/>\n&#8211; 1,800 metres of vertical drop<br \/>\n&#8211; 139 runs: 25 green, 59 blue, 44 red and 11 black<br \/>\n&#8211; 700 to 2,500 metres of altitude and 62 ski lifts<br \/>\n&#8211; Nearly 14 fun zones spread over the 5 resorts and for all levels 1 infinity of exceptional panoramas[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k83PRrROsiY&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>All about the ski area of Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"ye_boutPlein ye_coul2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/your-stay\/ski-passes\/\">Package information<\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Anticipate and buy your packages online, it&#8217;s&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1 &#8211; Comfort and time to think&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>Home delivery of your packages is offered. The choice of this delivery method is possible for any order placed 7 days before your arrival.<br \/>\nNo more waiting and checkout&#8230; Go directly to the slopes.<\/p>\n<h4>2 &#8211; Zero risk with the Serenity Advantage&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>For 1 \u20ac more per order, you can benefit from the Serenity Advantage* :<br \/>\n&#8211; Before your first day on the slopes, you can cancel your order free of charge and without any conditions.<br \/>\n&#8211; During your stay, if a different rate is applied in case of interruption of the ski lift service&#8230; The price of your ski pass will then be readjusted in relation to the price applied.<br \/>\n*The Serenity Advantage is only available online!<br \/>\n*Do you wish to buy a season pass? The &#8220;Cancellation&#8221; guarantee is included free of charge in your offer![\/vc_column_text]<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"ye_boutPlein ye_coul2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/your-stay\/ski-passes\/\"><span class=\"ye_icon vc_icon_element-icon IcoFont icon-hotel-service\"><\/span><span class=\"ye_txtBoutIc\">Book your package online<\/span><\/a><\/p>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"wpb_single_image \" style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu-1500x1000.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu-1500x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2006-TristanShu.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Samo\u00ebns 1600, one of the largest beginners&#8217; areas in France<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many people have made their first ski tracks in Samo\u00ebns. With its gentle and reassuring slopes, the Samo\u00ebns area offers apprentice skiers one of the largest beginner areas in Haute-Savoie.<br \/>\nIts assets?<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 gondola access, ideal to counter the apprehension of the first descent of the chairlift or the ascent by ski lift<br \/>\n&#8211; No stairs, the anguish of apprentice skiers with helmets and goggles, ski boots on their feet, poles in one hand and skis in the other, to climb to get there<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 concentrated family area: with children&#8217;s garden, play area and toboggan run<br \/>\n&#8211; 7 easy lifts<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 covered carpet to go up the slopes<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 Septisnake and ZiZiPanPan&#8217;s Myzterious Forest for beginner fun<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 special beginner&#8217;s pass[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642503231687{background-color: #363939 !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Download our free family brochure<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ye_brochure \"><a class=\"gtm_brochures_download brochure_link gtm-brochures\"  href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"ye_brochure_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/yata-elements\/brochures\/getPdfImg.php?url=\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"ye_brochure_bout\"><a class=\"gtm_brochures_download\" href=\"\" title=\"Brochure famille\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ye_btn_ctn\"><a class=\"ye_boutPlein gtm_brochures_download\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Download the brochure<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>More information on the Samo\u00ebns area<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row element31liste ye_slick133\"><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activites-dhiver\/alpine-skiing\/an-alpine-ski-area-dedicated-to-beginners\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"The downhill ski area\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/0513-TristanShu-768x511.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>The downhill ski area<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activites-dhiver\/alpine-skiing\/alpine-ski-rental\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"Ski rental\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/76-grand-massif-skieurs-samoens-768x512.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>Ski rental<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activites-dhiver\/alpine-skiing\/alpine-ski-schools\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"Ski schools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/72-grand-massif-secteur-debutant-tapis-samoens-768x512.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>Ski schools<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/your-destination\/ski-area\/fun-zone-marvel-cascades\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"Play areas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Grand-Massif_Samones_Bouilleurdidees_2019-2020-62-768x512.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>Play areas<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activites-dhiver\/handicraft-activities-in-the-haute-savoie-in-samoens-in-winter\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"Ski with your disability\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/HIVER2010-014-768x576.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>Ski with your disability<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"carrousel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/your-destination\/ski-area\/freeride-zone-gers\/\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"The 6 freeride zones\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9897-TristanShu-768x513.jpg\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>The 6 freeride zones<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><script>\n                    $(\".ye_slick133\").slick({\n                        slidesToShow: 3,\n                        slidesToScroll: 1,\n                        dots: false,\n                        arrows: true,\n                        responsive: [{breakpoint: 1200, settings: {slidesToShow: 2, slidesToScroll: 1}}, {breakpoint: 992, settings: {slidesToShow: 1, slidesToScroll: 1}}]\n                    });<\/script>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Getting to and around Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row element31liste ye_slick816\"><div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skibus_fiches-horaires-22-23.pdf\" ><div class=\"imgcropCtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcrop\" alt=\"The shuttles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2019-09-12-a\u0300-10.10.33-768x505.png\"><span class=\"ye_ombre\"><\/span><h4>The shuttles<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr777q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr777');\"><span>How to get to the slopes?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr777\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The snow front being located at Samo\u00ebns 1600, the ski area is accessible via two cable cars from the village of Samo\u00ebns: the Grand Massif Express gondola (recommended for beginners or skiers with ski lessons) and the Vercland gondola. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Do not hesitate to use the free ski bus shuttles, which take you to the gondolas from the center of the village. Find the schedules of the ski bus lines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Horaires-Navettes-Skibus-2021-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr867q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr867');\"><span>Can we have lunch on the slopes?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr867\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">You can have lunch in many restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">At the arrival of the Grand Massif Express gondola: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/au-pre-doscar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Au Pr\u00e9 d&#8217;Oscar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/le-1600-cafe\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 1600 caf\u00e9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/lou-caboens-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lou Caboens<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">At the arrival of the Vercland gondola: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/45-2\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45.8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/demoiselle-des-saix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demoiselles des Saix<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/restaurant-bar-laero-chalet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chalet l&#8217;a\u00e9ro<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">At the bottom of the Marmotte red run: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/brasserie-des-saix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brasserie des Saix<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Along the Dahu blue run: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/la-luge-a-teran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Luge \u00e0 T\u00e9ran<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">On the Grand Cr\u00eat track: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcret.fr\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Grand Cr\u00eat 17<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">On the P\u00e9pini\u00e8re blue run: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/gers-lake-refuge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Gers refuge<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr620q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr620');\"><span>Where is the Ski Schools meeting point in Samoens?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr620\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The ski schools meet you in Samo\u00ebns 1600 at the arrival of the Grand Massif Express gondola.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr232q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr232');\"><span>Are there ski lockers?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr232\">Ski lockers are available at Samo\u00ebns 1600 if you rent your ski equipment from the following rental companies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/mountain-ski-shop-samoens-1600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain ski shop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/roland-gay-ski-service-ski-se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland Gay Ski Service Ski Set<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/sport-2000-skiloc-1600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sport 200 \u2013 skiloc 1600<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr514q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr514');\"><span>How long does it take to get up the gondola?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr514\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The Grand Massif Express and Vercland gondolas connect Samo\u00ebns village to Samo\u00ebns 1600 in just 8 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr383q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr383');\"><span>How to get to Flaine via the slopes?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr383\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">From the village of Samo\u00ebns, take the Grand Massif Express gondola to reach the ski area. Once you arrive at Samo\u00ebns 1600, go down the Demoiselles green run to reach the Chariande Express chairlift. You then reach the T\u00eate des Saix (2,218m). Then go down the Silice Malice and Dolomie blue slopes, take the Vernant chairlift and you are in Flaine \ud83d\ude0a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr277q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr277');\"><span>Where to buy ski passes?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr277\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">It is strongly recommended that you purchase your ski passes online by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skipass-grand-massif.com\/en\/ski-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">You can also buy passes at the ticket offices of the Grand Massif Express and Vercland gondolas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script><div class=\"blocqr\"><div class=\"question\" id=\"qr885q\" onclick=\"openqr('qr885');\"><span>Where to know the weather and the opening of the slopes?<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"reponse\" id=\"qr885\">To find out more about the weather and the opening of the slopes, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/weather-forecast-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/div><\/div><script>function openqr(div){\n                    if($(\"#\"+div+\"q\").hasClass(\"opened\")){\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                    $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").removeClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                    else{\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"\").toggle(\"fast\");\n                        $(\"#\"+div+\"q\").addClass(\"opened\");\n                    }\n                }<\/script>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Customer reviews &#8220;What they say about us&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<section class=\"elem_ambassadeur row\"><div class=\"col-sm-6 imgamba\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ski-de-rando-4-576x768.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-6 textamba\"><div class=\"photoamba\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787781-768x512.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"titreamba\">Fabienne De Senti<\/div><p><\/p>\n<h4>&#8220;A huge playground&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p>Samo\u00ebns, village resort of the Grand Massif, 4th largest ski area in Europe, is a huge playground and relaxation area for skiers and non-skiers. 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