Things to do in Samoens

There are so many Summer activities to do in Samoens. Here are a few we recommend.

Free Activities

Hiking

The hiking around here is exceptional. There are plenty of hikes from the door and some exquisite full day adventures. Please ask us for recommendations.

Lac Blue, Morillon

There is a lovely 30-minute walk to Lac Blue which is a great place to swim, walk, etc. It is also the base for the horse riding and high ropes course.

There is a café at the lake.

Lac De Samoens

Lac de Samoens is a lovely place to walk and enjoy the scenery. There is a great playpark, another ropes course and golf ‘putt’ing into the lake. There is a café there too.

Wednesday Market

8am-1pm Don’t miss the bustling farmers and craft market!!

Jaysinia Botanic Gardens

The botanic gardens in the centre of the village are worth a visit!

Holistic, Yoga and Dance

Deep Tissue Massages

Debbie offers wonderful deep tissue massages and they are a total bargain at €45 at La Source or €40 at her house. Debbie also offers waxing, facials, pedicures, manicures, etc.

06 23 04 60 27

Shiatsu

Philippe is a very good Shiatsu masseur who will give you feedback about meridian energy blocks. He will come here for if 2 people want consecutive massages, or you can walk to his dojo 10 minutes a way. €60 here or €50 at the dojo.

06 87 14 29 55

Energy Healing and or Reiki

Duncan has been offering energy healing with powerful results. If you want to realign mind and spirit or work through an emotional or physical trauma, a healing can be very helpful. €50 for a 40 minute session.

06 09 36 07 66

Private or Group Yoga

Yoga harmonizes body, mind and spirit. It gives you flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind.

These sessions are run by either Thilo or Saskia for €50 per hour.

06 33 34 68 03

Life Coaching

Life coaching can help you free yourself from barriers and fears preventing your from reaching your potential. When Thilo is here, he offers ‘live’ life coaching but he also works over skype when he is away. €85 for 1 hour. www.recipesforhappypeople.com

Sports & Activities

Rock Climbing, Via Ferratta and Hiking

Agniezka is a professional rock climbing, via ferratta and hiking guide and a wonderful woman! She has all the equipment you will need and provides the transport. If you would like to try any of these activities, don’t hesitate to call her to discuss the options.

Generally, the cost is:

½ day of rock climbing is a minimum of €130 or if you gather a group €40 per person (max 4-6 people).

½ day of via ferratta or hiking is a minimum of €100 or if you gather a group €40 per person (max 6 for the via ferratta and 8 for hiking).

A full day of rock climbing is a minimum of €240 or if you gather a group €70 per person (max 4-6 people).

A full day of via ferratta or hiking is a minimum of €200 or if you gather a group €50 per person (max 6 for the via ferratta and 8 for hiking).

06 89 35 02 03

White water rafting or inflatable kayaks

This is great fun and we thoroughly recommend it, even on a rainy day. Wet suits and everything you need are provided. Bring a swim suit, polar fleece and change of clothes. Starts €35 an hour

http://www.ecolorado-rafting.com 04 50 34 45 26

Canyonning

Nunuyak offers canyonning trips most days. You will spend a thrilling afternoon abseiling down waterfalls and swimming in water pools.

http://www.rafting-canyoning.fr/ 04 50 93 86 74

Parapenting

Davide is a very experienced Parapent instructor. This is one of La Source’s most popular activities! You fly like a bird above the valley. A 30 minute flight is around €70.

06 20 30 75 53

Horse riding

Giles has some lovely horses. His stables is right by Lac Blue. You can go on a 2 hour hack for €35.

06 80 68 69 65

High Ropes Course ‘Accro-Branch’

This is a great afternoons activity. You will spend 2 hours in the trees and flying above Lac Blue on a zip wire.

€21 for the adult course.

06 24 79 25 99

Cooking

We offer a vegetarian cooking workshop on Wednesday. You will be taken to the market to select your ingredients, and then come home and cook yourselves a 3 course meal which you will enjoy together. Minimum 3 people.

Workshop and Lunch €50

Workshop, Lunch and Dinner €60

Day Trips

Annecy is the Venice of France. This 15^th Century town is stunning with huge parks and a Lake. You can hire a pedalo or a speed boat for the morning, have lunch in a canal side café, and shop in the boutiques in the afternoon. Minimum 3 people.

€40/ €15 for kids for the transport and accompanied trip.

Chamonix is the world’s climbing and mountaineering Mecca. You can take a cable car to the Aguille du Midi to see fast retreating glaciers. There is also a train trip, lovely for children to the Mer de Glace (approx €35).

€40/ €15 for kids for the transport and accompanied trip.