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Lift Pass & Equipment Hire, Samoens
Lift passes
A selection of passes covering the beginner's slopes, local region and full Grand Massif area are available. To see the full extent of these regions, why not take a look at the piste map.
Grand Massif lift passes
All 265km of pistes and extensive off piste
| Adults +15 years |
Seniors 65-74 years |
Children 5-15 years |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Full day pass | 43.50 € |
41.80 € | 33.00 € |
| Pass for 4 hours | 39.60 € | 37.60 € | 29.70 € |
| 6 day pass | 225.00 € | 216.60 € | 171.00 € |
Massif Lift Passes
Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens, Sixt & Combe de Vernant - Grands Van
| Adults +15 years |
Seniors 65-74 years |
Children 5-15 years |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Full day pass | 37.00 € |
35.20 € | 27.80 € |
| Pass for 4 hours | 33.30 € | 31.60 € | 25.00 € |
| 6 day pass | 193.20 € | 186.60 € | 145.20 € |
Beginner Passes
Ideal for finding your feet on the mountain's nursery slopes
| Children 5-15 years |
Adults 16-74 years |
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|---|---|---|
| Full day pass | 23.00 € |
17.50 € |
| 4 consecutive hrs | 20.70 € |
15.80 € |
Pedestrian passes
If you are not a skier but still want to go up to the slopes. Return passes on the Grand Massif Express are €7.50 or a 6 day pass can be purchased for €50.
Other Lift Pass Options
There are other options including family pass deals.
Click here to see more information.
Buying Your Lift Passes
Passes can be pre-booked (although it's not essential) via the Grand Massif website. We can also arrange for them to be waiting for you on arrival. Photos are not currently required for lift passes.
FREE PASSES for children under 5 and seniors over 75 - proof of age is required. There is an optional insurance policy which is an additional €2.60 per day and per person.
Ski, snowboard and boot hire
Equipment can be hired from Xtreme Glisse where we are able to obtain a discount for Absolute Alpine guests. Prices depend on the level of equipment hired but the table below provides a guide to prices before Absolute Alpine customer discounts.
| Item | Adult's | Children's |
|---|---|---|
| Ski boots | 25-38€ | 10-12€ |
| Skis | 54-86€ | 23-58€ |
| Snowboard boots | 21€ | 21€ |
| Snowboards | 72-84€ | 49€ |
Younger children
Next door to the top of Grand Massif Express is a designated ski area for children from the age of 3. The Jardin des Neiges (the "Snow Garden") is fully equipped to keep younger children entertained (while you enjoy the slopes.) The garden is an ideal safe and fun environment for them to learn to enjoy this beautiful winter playground and become familiar with the equipment.
There's even a small chalet for them to warm up in should they get chilly at all.
It is also possible for your children to have half a day in the Jardin des Neiges and then half a day in the creche where they will also be provided with lunch. Perfect should you wish to enjoy a complete day on the slopes knowing that your little treasures are having fun and being carefully looked after.
From 3 ½ years old, children are also accepted into the standard French Ski School (ESF).
Jardin des Neiges prices:
- Six consecutive half days €103-114
Kindergarten prices - 3 months to 6 years:
- Full day with lunch: €34.50 to €37.40
- Half day (from 8.30 to 12.30) with lunch: €21 to €24.20
- Half day (from 13.00 to 18.00) afternoon: €20 to €22.50
- 6 half days morning with lunch: €115.00 to €127.00
- 6 afternoons: €110.50 to €121.00
Whilst we try to keep prices up to date on our site, supplier prices are subject to change and may differ at time of arrival.
Awards
Samoens was awarded the title of Best Small Resort (Europe) by the prestigious Hardy's Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2009.