Samoëns is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 2,500 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Samoëns
The piste map of Samoëns shows the resort as part of the larger Grand Massif ski area in France, with a total of 265 km of pistes across the whole system. Samoëns' own piste network covers 140 km and is served by 64 lifts linking the village at 740 metres with peaks reaching up to 2 500 metres. The map shows how the beginner slopes close to the village sit near the valley station, while more demanding terrain spreads out higher up towards the highest points of the ski area. What stands out on this particular map is how clearly it ties Samoëns' local piste network to the considerably larger Grand Massif system, making the resort a natural base for anyone wanting to explore the whole region.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Samoëns
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Samoëns
Beginners and families will find their runs close to the valley station in Samoëns, at 740 metres, where the terrain is gentle and easy to read before heading higher up into the ski area. From here it is simple to move on by lift without having to cross any steeper sections, which makes the area near the village a reassuring base for anyone who has only just clicked into their skis.
The more demanding terrain lies higher up in the Grand Massif, where the piste map shows a considerable share of red runs and steeper black flanks towards the highest points of the ski area at around 2 500 metres. More experience is needed here, and it is in these parts that the vertical drop down to the village is most noticeable.
Samoëns' own 140 kilometres of pistes connect with the neighbouring resorts in the Grand Massif, which together offer 265 kilometres of pistes and 64 lifts. This makes it perfectly possible to ski between several villages in a single day, but the distances involved mean you should plan your route if you want to get back to Samoëns before the lifts close.
A practical tip is to make the most of the runs near the village in the morning before the sun softens the snow higher up, and save the upper sections towards 2 500 metres for later in the day, when the snow quality there is often at its best. Around lunchtime the lifts closest to the village tend to be at their busiest, so an early start pays off.
Book a ski holiday in Samoëns
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Samoëns? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Samoëns piste map
The highest skiing in Samoëns is at 2,500 m above sea level. The village sits at 740 m.
You can download the piste map of Samoëns here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
