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10 °c
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light rain, winds: 10kph light winds, windchill: 7°c, Rain: 3

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Nordic Skiing in and around Samoens

Nordic, or cross country skiing, is a great way to explore nature away from the crowds and the Samoens area provides a great selection of pistes for all abilities. The nordic skiing in the Samoens area can be divided into 2 distinct areas; The Giffre valley, and the Col de Joux Plane.

The Giffre valley sector offers 46km of pistes stretching from Verchaix, through Samoens, as far as Fer-a-Cheval at the top of the valley. There are a variety of trails from 2km to over 16km which should keep skiiers of all abilities happy. For more information visit the Samoens Tourist Office website. A shuttle bus runs between the various sites, more information can be found below.

The Col de Joux Plane sector offers 35km of fantastic snow-sure pistes at an altitude of 1700m. These give wonderful views extending from the Giffre Valley, over the entire Grand Massif ski area to Mont Blanc in the background. The area is accessed via a shuttle bus from the Samoens Tourist office. For more information visit the Samoens Tourist Office website. There is also a designated tobogganing area on the Col de Joux Plane suitable for all ages!

The Shuttle Bus (2011/12 Timetable) runs between Morillon, Verchaix, Samoëns and Sixt Tourist Offices, and Fer-a-Cheval. The cost of a return ticket is 5 euros, or 2 euros for holders of a Haute Giffre Nordic skiing pass.

Nordic ski passes are purchased from the Samoens and Morillon Tourist Offices. A full list of prices can be found on the Samoens Tourist Office website.

Adult day : 7€
Child day (6-16 years old) : 4€
Adult week : 30€
Child week (6 - 16 years old) : 16€
Adult season Haut-Giffre : 45€
(2011/12 Prices)

Lessons can be arranged through Zig Zag ski school if you are attempting nordic skiing for the first time. Contact details for pricing and booking below.
Website: http://www.zigzagski.com/
Email: info@zigzagski.com

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