{"id":5012,"date":"2025-11-17T09:16:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/hiking-in-samoens\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:10:31","slug":"hiking-in-samoens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/hiking-and-mountain-huts\/hiking-in-samoens\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Samo\u00ebns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Left\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-6-510x546.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Randonn\u00e9es Morillon\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Au c\u0153ur de la vall\u00e9e du Giffre<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">Dare to experience adventure and escape in the heart of the French Alps! Departing from the charming resort of Samo\u00ebns, the majestic Vall\u00e9e du Giffre opens its doors to you for unforgettable hikes.   <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <p>Itineraries for all, breathtaking views.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Whether you&#8217;re an <b>occasional<\/b> or <b>a seasoned<\/b> <b>hiker<\/b>, Samo\u00ebns offers a <b>variety of itineraries<\/b> to suit all tastes and abilities.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">So&#8230;let yourself be guided by the signposted trails, breathe in the fresh air and discover a preserved natural heritage that fills you with wonder at every step.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Itin\u00e9raires de randonn\u00e9es<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h5>From the summit of T\u00eate des Saix to Lac de Gers<\/h5>\n<p>Departure: Samo\u00ebns &#8211; GME gondola, then Chariande Express chairlift<br \/>\nDuration: 5 h<br \/>\nPublic \/ level of difficulty: regular \/ medium walkers<br \/>\nAscent: 241m<br \/>\nNegative altitude gain: 1659m<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the top of the Chariande Express chairlift, follow the wide track down to your left. At Col de Vernant, leave the track leading to Lac de Vernant and follow the path up to Grands Vans. <\/li>\n<li>Take the chairlift to the Grands Vans pass. The route now leaves the Grand Massif ski area. <\/li>\n<li>Follow the path downhill on your left through the Lanches Fleuries to the Gers basin, then follow a wide path to the lake and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.refugedulacdegers.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gers refuge.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>L&#8217;\u00c9merveillement sans Effort: Mont Blanc from T\u00eate des Saix<\/h5>\n<p>Let yourself be gently transported to the T\u00eate des Saix, an exceptional site offering one of the region&#8217;s most prized views. In just a few minutes, you&#8217;ll reach a summit where the air is pure and the view is grandiose. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave from the village and take the Grand Massif Express gondola.<\/li>\n<li>After a 15-minute walk through the alpine meadows, take the Chariande Express chairlift up to the summit for a spectacular view!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Right\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rando-gm-7-588x546.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Randonn\u00e9es Grand Massif\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                                    <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Caution: In the event of thunderstorms, the ski lifts close and it is not advisable to use the footpaths.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h4>D\u00e9couvrez plus d&#8217;itin\u00e9raires de randonn\u00e9es \u00e0 Samo\u00ebns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/les-activites-a-samoens\/activites-dete\/randonnee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ici<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Le Grand Massif regorge de d\u00e9couvertes \u00e0 quelques minutes de Samo\u00ebns pour varier les plaisirs :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head for <strong>Flaine<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/mont-blanc-experience-flaine-2500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hike the D\u00e9sert de Plat\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Prenez de la hauteur \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haut-giffre.fr\/je-decouvre\/nos-territoires\/morillon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morillon<\/a> et baladez vous dans ses alpages.<\/li>\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/hiking-and-mountain-huts\/hiking-in-les-carroz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Les Carroz<\/strong><\/a>an authentic village and family activities.<\/li>\n<li>Immerse yourself in raw nature at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/hiking-and-mountain-huts\/hiking-in-sixt-fer-a-cheval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sixt-Fer-\u00e0-Cheval<\/a><\/strong>, with its waterfalls and nature reserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                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