The essentials of your stay in 10 questions

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 for 17€.

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 and is valid for the day, week or year.

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.

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

To follow the progress of the equipment lifting during the autumn on the hiking trails, it’s here.

The general opening period for shotgun hunting is set for the département from 10 September 2023 to 28 January 2024. To find out the non-hunting zone so that you can enjoy your hike in complete peace of mind, we invite you to visit the chasseco website by clicking here.

• 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.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.Point propreté: 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.Petsitter: We invite you to visit the following sites to find a petsitter to suit you.
  • Animaute.fr
  • Empruntemontoutou.com
  • Holidog.com

  To follow the progress of the equipment lifting during the autumn on the hiking trails, it’s here.

  The general opening period for shotgun hunting is set for the département from 10 September 2023 to 28 January 2024. To find out the non-hunting zone so that you can enjoy your hike in complete peace of mind, we invite you to visit the chasseco website by clicking here.

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.

Discover autumn in Samoëns: find ideas for activities and outings in our blog, by clicking here.

Find out more about the activities here.

If you are travelling by camper van, specific service points and camper van parks are available on the territory.

• Borne Flot Bleu 
• Camping Le Giffre

In the vicinity:

• Camping Municipal Lac et Montagnes – Verchaix
• Camping le Pelly – Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval
• Aire de Camping car Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
• Aire de Stationnement Les Essert 1100
• Camping des Thézières – Taninges