Sun, Aug 2 Today
25° 15°
Wind 14 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Last review 8 months ago
Slopes
45 km Green
6.7 km 4 pistas
Blue
20 km 12 pistas
Red
13.3 km 8 pistas
Black
5 km 3 pistas
Season 2025/2026
December 13, 2025
April 19, 2026
Community Scores
Media 4 /5
Snow quality 4
Grooming 4
No queues 4
Information & Sources
Máxima 2500m
Mínima 700m
Vertical drop
1800 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website 57.50€
Weather
7-day forecast
Forecast detailed → Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk Up to 16 mm of precipitation
Mon, Aug 3
26° 17°
Wind 33 km/h
Precipitation 16 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
23° 16°
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 9 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
21° 14°
Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
18° 14°
Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
18° 12°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8
18° 11°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Samoëns is the only French ski resort officially classified as a "Historic Monument". It is an ancient village of stonemasons ("frahans") featuring solid stone architecture and medieval streets, which became connected to the massive Grand Massif ski area via the Grand Massif Express gondola.
☀️ Best days
January and February. Although the village is at a very low altitude (720m), the slopes up at Samoëns 1600 and the Saix plateau accumulate immense amounts of snow thanks to the proximity of the Mont Blanc massif, which acts as a snow magnet.
🚫 Days to avoid
Rainy days in the lower valleys late in the season. Because the village is so low, there are no pistes returning directly to it; you must download via the gondola at the end of the day, which can cause significant queues around 5:00 PM.
💡 Community tip
This is easily the prettiest and most authentic village in the entire Grand Massif. If post-ski charm is your priority, stay here. On the mountain, do not miss the blue "Cascades" run: a 14km uninterrupted descent from Flaine (2,500m) down to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, passing frozen waterfalls without seeing a single ski lift.
Nearest Airports
Geneva Cointrin Airport
GVA 74 min drive 100 min by train
Chambéry-Savoie Airport
CMF 120 min drive
Bern Airport
BRN 158 min drive
Train Stations
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet Station
Direct transfer available 29 min drive transfer
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Station
Direct transfer available 30 min drive transfer
🚗 Access by road: To reach Samoëns by car, follow the main highways leading from the closest gateway (Geneva Cointrin Airport). The final mountain ascent is well maintained, but expect sharp hairpins and typical mountain gradients of France.
⚠️ Snow chains: During the winter months, carrying snow chains in your vehicle or fitting certified winter tires is a legal requirement on the roads of France.
Local Tips
💡 Local tip: Try to arrive before 8:30 AM on powder Saturdays to avoid traffic queues on the final valley roads and secure a parking spot closest to the primary lifts.
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