Samoens skiing holidays

Samoens skiing holidays have never been more exciting! Snow has already fallen across most of The Grand Massif ski area. This will give a great start to the season. Samoens has more snow forecast this weekend! Dreams of a White … Read More

Two months to wait until ski season!

As the evenings draw in and the weather turns colder, I think of the Alps. All of their snowy splendour. Ski season 2017 – 2018! The Grand Massif has seen significant development this summer in readiness for 23rd December 2017 … Read More

Stunning Autumnal Colours of the Criou

AF1QipPR_cqB-5ayvVcve1Wjg_aVEn2gannLl3qUPaoH View of the Stunning Autumnal Colours of the Criou from the apartment front door. As summer fades away and the evenings become darker, thoughts turn to the forthcoming ski season.  We still have availability in 2018, please take a … Read More

Goodbye Ski season 2017

Goodbye Ski season 2017! It was a mixed season. A slow start with temperature inversion turning Samoens village into a scene from Narnia, with warmer temperatures up at the top of Samoens 1600. This was followed by some lovely heavy … Read More

Samoens Lovely Spring Snow

AF1QipO7dCN_4hCGUd_XsNNniHnnr3q9JwEid9LGk0E- Lovely Spring snow conditions in Samoens. The Grand Massif is looking good and the area will be open until 17th April. There is plenty more fabulous skiing to be had both on and off piste. The weather in the … Read More

Early Snow falls in the Alps

Samoens enjoys its first snow of Autumn 2016 as the Alps  received good covering of the white stuff last weekend. Located in the Haute Savoie, Samoens is linked to the ski resorts of Morillon, Flaine, Sixt and Les Carroz, to form the … Read More

Changing face of Samoens

The changing face of Samoens. Fantastic news as Samoens has been selected by Club Med for its latest new property development.  Building work commenced this summer at Les Saix. The area was formerly used as La Char piste. The investment by Club … Read More

Samoens Grand Massif Express Now Open

The Samoens Cable Car Grand Massif Express and Chariande Express chairlift are now open for summer until Friday August 26th. Check http://summer.grand-massif.com/rates for operating times and prices. A round trip or allez retour costs just €7 or a card with … Read More

Samoens Botanical Days 25 / 26 June 2016

Come and explore Samoens and its beautiful Jardin botanique alpin de la Jaÿsinia. Located in the heart of the village, the botanical garden is home to more than 4,000 mountain plants. Set in the hillside with a gurgling stream running … Read More

Final few days skiing in Grand Massif

Whilst the lifts in the Massif area are now closed as they finished running on 17th April 2016 (although snow still continues to fall!), skiing is still possible in Flaine and conditions remain good for Spring.  Specially discounted prices are available … Read More