Testimonials

"This is, beyond doubt, the most picturesque ski base that I have ever encountered and it accesses some fabulous terrain."

"Samoens is the prettiest resort I have stayed in including pretentious Megeve. Locals are very friendly. I can imagine it's a great place in summer as well. Will be back to ski next year."

"Samoens is the most beautiful and enchanting ski destination we have ever tried and we've skied everywhere in the last 25 years!! With both the Sunday Telegraph and Times describing it as the "next big thing" we loved it so much we went back in August where the 20 waterfalls pouring off the mountains at Sixt blew us away with their beauty and the white water rafting, paragliding, mountain biking and bustling village were all fantastic. The skiing was superb and the apres great with the whole town seemingly out on the streets drinking vin chaud in the early evening."

"Samoens is one of the prettiest villages on France's skiing circuit. Its strict conservation policy means that it has none of the ugly purpose-built high rises that spoil many of the modern resorts. Samoens has a community and life of its own, so visitors can enjoy a true flavour of France."

"Samoens is a very charming typically French ski resort, a year round town which thankfully has yet to be blighted by the 'brits on tour' brigade that have invaded VdI and parts of the 3 vallees. It has recently benefitted from the investment in the Grand Massif express, which supercedes the old bubble at Vercland, meaning you get from the outskirts of Samoens to Samoens 1600 in about 10 minutes."

"A typical family orienated village with a massive ski area as a bonus. A well kept secret, if you want a party time there are plenty of places to go in the alps....if you want exellent all round skiing from beginer to expert especially off piste samoens has it by the bucket load. large enough area that you never seem to have to queue for lifts."