Heather Sealy
Independent Sales Agent
SIREN: 911303063
The picture-perfect villages of Samoëns, Morillon, Verchaix, Taninges, Châtillon and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval sit in the stunning Vallée du Giffre, between the Morzine and Chamonix valleys. The Grand Massif ski area – and its 265 km of pistes – also includes Flaine and Les Carroz and is the fourth largest ski domain in France. The valley is just a 50 minute drive from Geneva, making it one of the most accessible snow-sure resorts in the French Alps. In summer, the Vallée du Giffre is just as popular with families and adventure seekers alike. They are drawn to the fabulous hiking opportunities and mountain biking – using the chair lifts for access. There’s an outdoor pool in Samoëns, a swimming lake in Morillon, whitewater rafting on the Giffre, the summer luge in Les Carroz, plus tennis, pony trekking, adventure parks, weekly markets and numerous summer festivals. At the top of the valley is the quintessential mountain village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Surrounded by towering peaks, thundering waterfalls, and, crucially, no through road, it offers a peace and tranquillity unrivalled France. Samoëns itself is a ‘monument historique’ famed for its stonemasons and traditional Savoyard ambience and architecture. While the locals do well to preserve their history, it would be unfair to say they aren’t looking to the future. In the last few years, several ski-lifts have either been upgraded or added in the Grand Massif. This is a resort on the up with year-round appeal and endless charm.
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