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Jump aboard the Septitrain for a guided tour of the village of Samoëns. Departure confirmed from 4 adults.
Discovering the village of Samoëns: 20 min Grand Tour des Vallons + Village: 45 min From July 10, on market day (Wednesday), the little train is free from 9.30am to 1pm. Departure from the gondola, stop at the roundabout at the pharmacy ( Fordongianus ), running every 15 min. All requests are considered; please phone for details. In winter, the little train operates only if the road is clear.
Let the Septitrain be your guide and explore Samoëns in an original and friendly way, as Claude, its driver, comments on the ride. Among other things, he'll tell you all about the village's history, which goes back almost a thousand years. Aboard the little train, you'll see the symbols of the Haut-Giffre valley: the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the Halle de la Grenette and the Gros Tilleul. A unique opportunity to discover places that have stood the test of time and bear witness to the rich past of a village that was once the economic heart of the region. Samoëns, located in north-eastern Haute-Savoie between Chamonix and Geneva, is also the last bastion of the limestone Alps. The village is also the birthplace of Savoie's famous stonemasons, the Frahans, who contributed to Vauban's great construction projects. Organized into a brotherhood, the Frahans left an indelible architectural mark on Samoëns, visible on many of the village's buildings, which you'll discover on your ride on the little train, in the heart of a setting that's both majestic and authentic. This tour is not just a simple visit, but a real panorama of Savoyard life, history and culture!
Types
- Cultural
- Entertainment/recreation
Capacity
- Maximum group size:45
- Minimum group size: 15
Comforts
Languages spoken
- Italian
- English
- French
Services
- Pets welcome
Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Services provided
Visits
- Documentation languages: French
Prices
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Discover the village of Samoëns (approx. 20 min):
Adults: €5
Children: €3
Grand tour of the Vallons + Village (approx. 45 min):
Adult: €8
Children: €5
Grand Massif Express - Place du Gros Tilleul:
€2 single fare, one way or return.
Means of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Credit transfer
Date
From 08/02 to 20/04/2025, daily.
DEPARTURE TIMES, PLACE DU GROS TILLEUL:
Discovery of the village of Samoëns (approx. 20 min):
11:30
12:00
15:45
16:25
17:45
Grand tour des Vallons + Village (approx. 45 min):
10:45
17:00
Departure times are also indicated on a board in the Halle de la Grenette, Place du Gros Tilleul.
If the board is missing, the little train is not running that day.
Timetable non-contractual.
You can contact the little train by telephone for further information.
Groups: on request only (15 pers min).
Subject to favorable weather.
| Days | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Lundi | Not Provided |
| Mardi | Not Provided |
| Mercredi | Not Provided |
| Jeudi | Not Provided |
| Vendredi | Not Provided |
| Samedi | Not Provided |
| Dimanche | Not Provided |
DEPARTURE TIMES, PLACE DU GROS TILLEUL: Discovery of the village of Samoëns (approx. 20 min): 11:30 12:00 15:45 16:25 17:45 Grand tour des Vallons + Village (approx. 45 min): 10:45 17:00 Departure times are also indicated on a board in the Halle de la Grenette, Place du Gros Tilleul. If the board is missing, the little train is not running that day. Timetable non-contractual. You can contact the little train by telephone for further information. Groups: on request only (15 pers min)