The essentials of your autumn holidays in 10 questions

Experience autumn in Samoëns! Explore a wide range of activities and outings with tools designed especially for you:

 

Our interactive map shows you all the sporting, well-being, creative, cultural and leisure activities, and lets you filter them according to your interests, your children’s ages, your budget, and much more!

 

Our blogs offer on-the-ground tips to inspire you throughout your stay. Complementing the interactive map, they immerse you in the local atmosphere and guide you towards unmissable activities!

 

You can also browse our online brochures for even more inspiration and ideas to make the most of your stay!

 

🌧️ In case of bad weather:

Find our ‘In case of rain’ selection on our interactive map.

You’ll discover plenty of suggestions to turn unpredictable weather into memorable experiences!

Discover the events and highlights of your stay in our entertainment programme — your guide to unforgettable moments with family or friends!

Discover a wide range of walking routes on our interactive map, and refine your search by duration, difficulty level, or the goal of your walk: a river, a waterfall, a view of the Mont Blanc, and much more!

 

First time here, or keen to revisit the classic routes? We’ve brought together the most iconic hikes in the section ‘Hiking Trails’ > ‘Not to be missed’.

 

Hiking maps and guidebooks are also available:

• in paper format, for sale at the Tourist Office and on our online shop ;
• in digital PDF format, available for free download here.

 

Please be aware that livestock guardian dogs, also known as patous, may still be present in some hiking areas, even at the beginning of autumn.

These dogs are increasingly used in the Alpine pastures to protect flocks of sheep or goats.

Visit Map Patou to locate the guarded zones and learn how to behave appropriately around these protective dogs.

 

Please also note that the hunting season runs from mid-September to mid-January, and may affect areas close to hiking trails.

You can check the days and times of authorised hunting on the Haute-Savoie Hunting Federation website or via the Chasseco app.

Whether you’re into road cycling, mountain biking, or e-biking, enjoy a wide range of marked trails to explore on your own or with a guide!

Find local guides, bike hire shops, and recommended routes by clicking here.

 

We also suggest several routes with GPX tracks, available in our Welcome Bike brochure or via our interactive map.

To see the list of restaurants open this week, click here.
You can also find them on our interactive map and filter them by date, location, type of cuisine, dietary preferences, and more.

There are two ways to fish in our area:

 

The municipal fishing permit, valid for the season from May to November and on sale at the Tourist Office, gives you access to:

• the upstream lake (small lake) of the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns;
• the Lac Bleu in Morillon.

These areas are restocked every two weeks.

 

The departmental fishing permit, valid for a day, a week or a year, and on sale at the Tourist Office or on cartedepeche.fr, gives you access to:

• the downstream lake (big lake) of the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns, for no-kill fishing only (the fish must be released);
• rivers such as the Giffre;
• mountain lakes.

See the current year’s Fishing Guide for regulations.

 

If you wish to fish in all these areas, you will need to hold both a municipal fishing permit and a departmental fishing permit.

Samoëns welcomes you and your four-legged friend for a holiday full of shared adventures.

Dog-friendly walks, restaurants and accommodation, plus tips and practical info — everything you need to enjoy your stay together can be found right here!

 

Please be aware that livestock guardian dogs, also known as patous, may still be present in some hiking areas, even at the beginning of autumn.

These dogs are increasingly used in the Alpine pastures to protect flocks of sheep or goats.

Visit Map Patou to locate the guarded zones and learn how to behave appropriately around these protective dogs.

 

Please also note that the hunting season runs from mid-September to mid-January, and may affect areas close to hiking trails.

You can check the days and times of authorised hunting on the Haute-Savoie Hunting Federation website or via the Chasseco app.

Discover the region’s must-see sites and our favourite recommendations in our Visits Around Samoëns brochure (in French only).

You can travel to Samoëns by bus from the SNCF railway stations of Cluses (Line Y94) and Annemasse (Line Y02).

As the bus and train stations are located next to each other, they offer a quick and convenient train–bus connection.

 

When your bus arrives in Samoëns, you may get off at one of the seven following stops: Grand Massif Express (gondola lift car park), Gare Routière (behind the Tourist Office), Les Vallons d’en Bas, Le Quart, Fontaine de Vallon, Les Vallons d’en Haut, Le Sougey.

 

📍 Locate the nearest stop to your accommodation on the interactive map.

 

Timetables, fares and booking information from 1 September to 19 December 2025:

• Autumn Timetable Line Y94 Cluses → Samoëns
• Autumn Timetable Line Y02 Annemasse → Samoëns

Timetables, fares and booking information from 20 December 2025 to 19 April 2026:

• Winter Timetable Line Y94 Cluses → Samoëns
• Winter Timetable Line Y02 Annemasse → Samoëns

Travelling by plane? Looking for a taxi or a rail/airport transfer?

Still unsure which mode of transport to choose?

Discover all the ways to reach Samoëns here.

Travelling by motorhome or camper van and on the move? You’ll find dedicated areas and service points where you can stop and rest with complete peace of mind.

 

In Samoëns:

• Flot Bleu service point

• Camping Le Giffre

In the Vallée du Giffre:

• Camping Lac et Montagnes – Verchaix

• Camping Le Pelly – Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval

• Camping-Car Park area – Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

• Motorhome parking area – Morillon 1100 – Les Esserts

• Camping Les Thézières – Taninges