Samoëns 1600

FR flag Samoens, Rhone-Alpes

Samoëns 1600 is a ski resort in Samoens, Rhone-Alpes, FR. It has 118 km of pistes, 24 lifts, elevation up to 1600 m. Slopes break down into 75 km beginner, 26 km intermediate, 14 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Les Carroz, Le Grand Massif for a combined 255 km ski area.

Télécabine des Saix surplombant Samoëns (juillet 2023).JPG
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Télécabine du grand massif express.jpg Giffre river from Samoens 1600.jpg Overview of Samoens.jpg Ski tunnel Les Chars underneath the Stade slope, Le Grand Massif, 2009.jpg View toward Samoëns from below Tête des Saix.jpg Environs de Samoëns depuis Télécabine Grand Massif (juillet 2023).JPG
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Giffre entrant à Samoëns depuis la télécabine (juillet 2023).JPG
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Giffre quittant Samoëns depuis la télécabine (juillet 2023).JPG
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Empty Chariande 1 chairlift, Morillon and Samoëns, 2008.jpg Samoëns 1600 - Canon à neige Demaclenko Evo 4.0 (janv 2026).jpg
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Télécabine de Samoëns.jpg
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Plateau des Saix sur les hauteurs de Samoëns (juillet 2023).JPG
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Hauteurs de Morillon depuis Plateau des Saix (juillet 2023).JPG
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Lac des Gouilles sur les hauteurs de Samoëns (juillet 2023).JPG
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Lac des Gouilles à Samoëns en été (juillet 2023) 2.JPG
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Lac des Gouilles direction Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval (juillet 2023).JPG
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Lac des Gouilles et fleurs à Samoëns (juillet 2023).JPG
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Lac des Gouilles à Samoëns en été (juillet 2023) 1.JPG
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Samoëns 1600, Plateau des Saix, 2011.jpg Le Criou from les Bémonts.jpg Pont du Giffre (Samoens).jpg La Bourgeoise from Samoens.jpg Samoëns - Montagnes du massif du Giffre.jpg
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Le Môle in a sea of clouds, seen from Tête du Pré des Saix, Grand Massif.jpg Montagnes depuis Samoëns.jpg
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Slopes
117.8 km
Lifts
24
Elevation
690–1847 m
1157 m vertical
Country
FR flag FR
57,949 pers/h uphill Faces: N
Linked ski area · combined 255 km / 53 lifts
Les CarrozLe Grand Massif
Slopes by difficulty
easy 52.8 km
intermediate 26.1 km
novice 21.8 km
advanced 14.3 km
freeride 2.8 km
unknown 30 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 9magic carpet · 6platter · 5gondola · 3drag lift · 1
46.05448, 6.70021
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • NCY Annecy Meythet airport 49 km · ~1h 11m
  • GVA Geneva International Airport 50 km · ~1h 14m
  • CMF Chambéry Aix les Bains airport 79 km · ~1h 56m

Nearest cities

  • FR flag Cluses (19,789) 10 km
  • FR flag Sallanches (16,725) 13 km
  • CH flag Martigny-Ville (18,301) 29 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Samoëns 1600 have?

Samoëns 1600 has 24 ski lifts — 9 chair lift, 6 magic carpet, 5 platter.

How many kilometres of slopes at Samoëns 1600?

Samoëns 1600 has 117.8 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Les Carroz, Le Grand Massif), the combined area totals 255 km.

What is the elevation at Samoëns 1600?

The highest lift-served point at Samoëns 1600 is around 1600 m.

Where is Samoëns 1600 located?

Samoëns 1600 is located in Samoens, Rhone-Alpes, FR.

Is Samoëns 1600 connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Samoëns 1600 is part of a linked ski area with Les Carroz, Le Grand Massif, for a combined 255 km of pistes.

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