Samoens - the family-friendly ski resort.

Directions to Samoens

Samoens is part of the Grand Massif ski area and, from the UK, one of the most easily accessible destinations in the French Alps.

By air from the UK

• Closest airport is Geneva, around 60km from Samoens
• Several airlines fly from major UK airports to Geneva including:
  • EasyJet - www.easyjet.co.uk
  • Flybe - www.flybe.co.uk
  • BA - www.ba.com
  • Air France - www.airfrance.co.uk

• Transfer time from Geneva to Samoens is around 45 minutes to 1 hour
• We offer a return transfer service for our guests by arrangement - please contact us for a quote
• Alternatively, there are several car hire companies at Geneva airport:
  • Europcar - www.europcar.co.uk
  • Hertz - www.hertz.co.uk
  • Avis - www.avis.co.uk
  • Budget - www.budget.co.uk
  • National - www.nationalcar.co.uk
  • Alamo - www.alamo.co.uk
  • Sixt - www.sixt.co.uk
  • EasyCar - www.easycar.co.uk
• Alternative airports are Chambery (125 km), Grenoble (180 km) or Lyon (200 km)

By train from the UK

• If you would prefer to travel on the comfort of the train there are various options with prices starting from as little as £65 return:
  • London to Geneva via Paris (Eurostar then TGV)
    • We can arrange transfers from Geneva - approx. 45 mins to 1 hour
  • London to Cluses via Paris (Eurostar then TGV/local service)
    • Cluses is approximately 20km from Samoens
    • Buses are available from Cluses or we can also provide transfers
• Useful rail timetable and booking sites:
  • www.raileurope.co.uk
  • www.internationaltrainline.com
• Feel free to contact us with any questions or for details of transfers

By car from the UK

• Samoens is approximately 875km from Calais
• Drive time from Calais is approximately 8hrs
• Motorway tolls are approximately €74 (about £60) each way (depending on vehicle height)
• Up to date toll information can be found using Via Michelin route site
• Convenient crossings include Eurotunnel (Folkestone - Calais) and P&O Ferries (Dover-Calais):
  • www.poferries.com
  • www.eurotunnel.com

We’ve driven and flown down here plenty of times, so if you need any advice on travel arrangements or route planning, please don’t hesitate to Contact us.