LA BOURGEOISE
Read moreStretch your legs and enjoy the view without too much effort. La Bourgeoise, the summit above Samoëns, is a family-friendly walk offering an exceptional 360° panorama. From the Col de Joux Plane, where the surrounding peaks are reflected in its lake and the view is already magical, follow a signposted path to the Chalets de Mapellet to reach the summit. Up there, the entire Giffre valley and its mountains come into view. Le Criou, Pointe Rousse, Tête de Bostant... A trail that can also be explored on snowshoes in winter.
ULTRA-TRAIL DU HAUT-GIFFRE
Read moreIn the heart of the Giffre Valley, starting from the typical village of Samoëns, come and exceed your limits and face the sublime summits of the Haut-Giffre. The UTHG is the sporting event of the year not to be missed in the valley. If the ultra-trail is primarily aimed at great sportsmen with a good experience of the mountain (here, 127 km and 9 150 m of difference in altitude), the UTHG is also open to beginners with a 9 km course, allowing to discover the activity and its exceptional atmosphere.