On March 26, 2012
Huge Savings on Luxury Samoëns Accommodation
It’s been a while since our last blog post and there’s been a lot happening here in the valley. Let’s start with something exciting… Continue reading “Great end of season savings on Samoëns accommodation” »
On February 29, 2012
Off Piste Adventure – the Benefits of Ski Guidance
Guest Blog Post
Our guest blog post this week is brought to you by Louise at our highly recommended local ski school ZigZag.
We hope you enjoy this blog post about the joys of guided off-piste skiing/boarding!

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On February 27, 2012
Our Samoëns Accommodation is Perfect for the Whole Family
We’ve had some wonderful families in the chalets over the last few weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed having little people playing about the place. Aside of the special kiddies dinners (dinosaur sausages are a big hit!), the Nintendo Wii and the hot tub (often seen by little ones as a small swimming pool), we also see the occasional children’s art gallery appear in the chalet.
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On February 19, 2012
How to Improve Your Intermediate Skiing
In this article (written by a guest writer) we share some hints and tips to make your skiing more fluid and less like hard work. This article is aimed at those with some skiing ability and experience who feel ready to take the next step and move up to the next level.
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On February 18, 2012
A Short Ski Lesson…
As good skiers will know, bending the knees is essential in order to absorb the bumps and undulations experienced whilst skiing. Seb, one of our guests, kindly offered this video as a general lesson in what to avoid…
No skiers were harmed in the making of this video…
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On February 15, 2012
Samoëns – The Perfect Family Destination
If you’re after a family winter holiday, look no further than Samoëns! In addition to being one of the most beautiful mountain villages in France (it’s the only mountain resort to be classified as a ‘Caisse Nationale des Monuments Historiques’ – a French National Heritage Site), our stunning village is a great spot for young and old.
Samoëns is also one of the few selected French resorts to be awarded the Famille Plus label by the French Ministry of Tourism reflecting the village’s commitment to meeting a number of family friendly criteria:
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On February 13, 2012
Can The Samoëns Snow Get Any Better?
This season has started with truly epic snow conditions! As you’ll have seen from recent posts (And it’s yet another big powder day), the snow levels in Samoëns and the Grand Massif have been staggering this year.

With well over 3 metres of snow already at the top lifts and 150cms at Samoëns 1600, we thought that our luck might be running out… It turns out the snow gods have other ideas with another day of constant snow last week!
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On January 24, 2012
Self-Catered Chalets Samoens – Special Offers!
As the snow continues to fall and we enjoy one of the best seasons in a long time (yes snow really is already 128cm on the lower slopes and 320cm up top!), we’ve got a few last minute chances to enjoy a chalet holiday in Samoëns.
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On January 16, 2012
Chalet Holidays – Catered or Self-Catered?
So you’re thinking about a winter holiday in the beautiful resort of Samoëns. And why not? It is the only village in the French mountains classified as a ‘Caisse Nationale des Monuments Historiques’ – the equivalent to a National Heritage site. Now that you’ve found a destination for your winter adventure, your next decision is whether you are seeking a catered chalet or self-catered holiday.
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On January 12, 2012
Quiet Pistes and Sunshine in the Grand Massif
It’s been another fabulous day in Samoëns and the Grand Massif with clear blue skies and fantastic snow conditions. The pistes were incredibly empty and the snow consistent and responsive throughout. I spent most of the day enjoying Flaine with friends.
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