Tourist attractions Samoëns

This is a perfect paradise for lovers of flora and fauna. This nature reserve is located between Argentière and Vallorcine and stretches over 3 300 ha. Throughout the walk, 500 species of plants can be observed according to the seasons; there is also..

At the end of the chairlift and an altitude of 2,000 m, you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the Dents du Midi, Dents Blanches, Buet, Aiguille du Midi, main Mont-Blanc massif summits and Aravis range.

This is the most spectacular feature in the reserve. From the outskirts of Sixt, there is a fine view of the pyramidal summit of Tenneverge . On the plan du Lac plateau, the road follows a broad curve and offers a spectacular panorama of the cirqu..

Built between 1967 and 1972, the dam blends perfectly into its surrounding rocky landscape. Arriving by funicular (the world’s steepest), there is a fine view of the Mont Blanc massif. The 180m-high curved dam holds back 225 million m3 of water cover..

From here you will see, at an altitude of 2352 m, a panorama over the Tour Glacier, the Chardonnet needle, the Argentiere Glacier Needle, the Green Needle, the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), the Grandes Jourasses, the Midi Needle, Mont Blanc.

These alpine pastures were formerly the grazing site of herds of Hérens cows. The remains of this pastoral past can still be seen in the shape of the shepherds' chalets lined up in perfect order in the valleys of the Col de la Balme. The site is idea..

Hikes are organised to Balme Pass from the hamlet of Tour, located at the foot of the glacier of the same name. At 2 204 m above sea level, a broad panorama over the Swiss Alps to the north east and over Chamonix Valley to the south-west, where one c..

A large tree marks the centre of the village of Samoëns, a lime tree planted in 1438. Not far away is a fountain with bronze spouts in the form of faces. The château de la Tour stands on the north side of the square.

Created in 1906, this garden is named after its founder and local patron, Mme Cognacq. Covering 3ha, it has 4 500 alpine species laid out in an informative way. On the slopes of the mountain, a little chapel blends unpretentiously into its surroundin..

At an altitude of 1,554 m, a viewpoint indicator will enable you to locate each element of the fine panorama before you. You can see Avoriaz and the Dents Blanches, the Mont-Blanc massif, Aravis range and Marcelly peak.

Montriond Lake is an ideal place to relax. It lies at an altitude of 1,049 m and between fine escarpments. It is surrounded by many trees, such as beech and fir trees, and set within a harmonious limpid water, plant and mountain landscape.

The Diosaz, a tributary of the Arve, offers an astonishing sight as it hurtles through deep gorges. A series of waterfalls - the Danses, and Soufflet are the main ones. A plaque in memory of the poet and naturalist, Eschen, marks the spot (a Buet cre..

At an altitude of 1894 m, the view is impressive over the Aiguille Verte (Green Needle) and the line of the Grandes Jourasses enclosing the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice). If you continue by cable car up to the Index (2,385 m) you will see all the Massif ..

This church was rebuilt in the 16 and 17C. Its attractive bell-tower dates from the 12C. The interior was redecorated with plaster by Mme Cognacq-Jay in the late 19C and then redone in the 1970s. The stained-glass windows were added in 1982. In the b..

This 30-m high waterfall is superb when the snow melts and also worth seeing the rest of the year.

A chalet used for an extraordinary purpose can be found at the Montets Pass, located at 1 471 m above sea level. All animal and plant life of this mountainous region is exhibited, examined and presented by means of visual aids such as slide shows. In..

Located at 2 201 m above sea level, the Posettes Peak offers a wide panorama over Balme Pass, Tour Peak and Glacier, the picturesque Argentière site, the Grands-Montets estate, the Verte Peak, the Rouges Peaks as well as the Emosson Dam.

People suffering from skin or respiratory disorders come here for treatment. The spa establishment is situated at the end of the Bon Nant gorge. In this quarter, the Church of N.-D.-des-Alpes, designed by the architect, Novarina, is an example of the..