Samoëns Piste Map
Grab the Samoëns ski resort map to get your bearings before heading out - it's well worth a look if you're planning your days on the mountain. The trail map covers 98 runs spread across 900 metres of vertical from 1600m to 2500m, including 21 beginner runs, 40 intermediate runs, and 33 advanced runs. Samoëns is part of the Grand Massif ski area, served by 2 gondolas, 4 chairlifts, and 6 drag lifts, giving you access to a brilliant variety of terrain without the usual queues.
Best Runs in Samoëns
Samoëns offers a brilliant selection of runs across the Grand Massif, giving you everything from cruisy greens to some properly challenging blacks—here's what you need to know.
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Piste des Lutins (Green): A lovely wide slope near Samoëns 1600 that's perfect for absolute beginners finding their feet.
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Piste des Cascades (Blue): A long, scenic cruise back down to Samoëns village that winds through the trees with a gentle, forgiving gradient.
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Marmottes (Blue): A broad, confidence-building run from mid-station that's ideal for intermediates working on their technique.
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Gers (Red): A solid red that flows down from the Tête des Saix with decent pitch and width, perfect for carving long turns.
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Combe de Gers (Red): This tree-lined run offers more sheltered skiing when the weather closes in and has a good consistent gradient.
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Combe de Gers Ouest (Red): Running parallel to its namesake, this variant provides a slightly different line with nice flowing terrain.
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Grand Massif (Black): A properly steep mogul field that gets carved up quickly and offers a genuine test for advanced skiers.
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Stade (Black): A race-inspired piste with challenging pitch and technical sections that'll sort out your edge control.