Skiing & boarding holidays, French Alps

Samoëns is one of five villages that form the Grand Massif ski area, which offers 265 kilometres of pistes to suit all abilities, as well as excellent terrain for off-piste skiing and boarding.

With a maximum altitude of 2,480 metres the Grand Massif is known for its reliable snow cover, as well as its lack of lift queues. The pistes are suitable for a all levels of skier and boarder from the novice to the expert with ample off-piste skiing also available for the experts.

There is also the the classic, picturesque 14 km Cascades run, which passes the Lac de Gers, a popular place to rest and enjoy a meal, while admiring the stunning scenery.

As well as having top class runs and abundant off-piste options, the Flaine area also offers some of the best panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif, in the adjacent Chamonix valley. You can find our more about the Grand Massif here and you can download a Grand Massif piste map here.

Snowshoeing
With OutBreak Adventure you have the option to take a break from skiing or boarding and to join Gustav - our resident walking guide - and our other snowshoeing guests for a day exploring off-piste, away from the crowds, on a pair of snowshoes. Or find out more about full week long snowshoeing holidays.