Samoens - the family-friendly ski resort.
Family Holidays Samoens, French Alps
Samoens is an excellent destination for families in both winter and summer, and has been awarded the Famille Plus label by the French Ministry of Tourism. This recognises family-friendly mountain resorts.
Winter
Samoens provides the perfect setting if you’re looking to introduce your children to skiing or snowboarding. Or, if you’ve got very young children, there’s professional daycare available (while you take to the slopes).
- Samoens 1600 has an excellent nursery slope, ideal for kids and big kids
- Ski kindergarten (from 3 years old) and ski school run by the respected ESF
- A mini snowpark for aspiring snowboarders
- A wide range of runs with something to suit everyone
- An approved kindergarten in the village for children aged 3 months to 6 years
- Ice skating and dog sled rides too!
- We can also arrange private day care for the little ones if you wish
Summer
There are lots of fun activities and attractions on offer in the summer at Samoens, many of which will appeal to families.
- Kids’ Club - a fun-packed supervised summer holiday club at the well-equipped Samoens leisure centre. For 6-12 year olds, Mondays to Fridays
- Indiana Adventure park - a unique adventure park in the forest for children (aged 4+) and adults alike
- Pony riding - children can take to the trails in the saddle
- Rock climbing - courses and instruction available for all ages
- Rafting and hydrospeed - aquatic action for youngsters, under close supervision
- Hiking with donkey pack carriers - take a walk in the mountains and take a donkey with you (to carry your rucsacs!)