CHILD CARE:
SAMOENS and MORILLON wholeheartedly welcome children and offer a wide range of childcare.
SAMOENS has invested in a brand new ‘GARDERIE’ [ nursery] called LOUPIOTS, situated opposite the Tourist Office.
For children 3 Months to 6 Years, open 8.30 to 6pm, half or full days, meals available.
Children over 3 can have ski lesson, they are taken on the little train and cable car up to the ‘JARDIN DES NEIGES’ at SAMOENS 1600.
MORILLON has been recognised by Ski France as a ‘Children’s Resort’ for it’s organisation, quality and diversity if equipment, and for the activities and entertainment which it provides.
Situated on the slopes at MORILLON 1600, the ‘VILLAGE DES ENFANTS’ is for children 6 months to 10 years, opens 9 to 5 pm. Half or full days, meals available.
Alongside at the ‘ JARDIN DES NEIGES ’ children over 3 can play and learn in a secure environment supervised, by French Ski School instructors, those over 4 can have ski instruction.
SAMOENS.....a well kept secret:
Not yet discovered and developed by the big ski companies, SAMOENS and MORILLON are established French ski resorts in mountain farming communities.
SAMOENS is unique in being the only resort classified by the ‘Caisse des Monuments’ famous for it’s stone maisons. It is also a ‘Bourg Historique’ (historic market town) it's very authentic as it stills remains a farming village and dates back to the 13th Century. On some days, the streets can become very crowded - with passing cows! Samoëns has been awarded the ‘Coq D' Or’ (golden cockerel) for being one of the prettiest villages in France. There are plenty of Restaurants and Bars, and award winning patisserie /cafe. Lovely quaint shops and activities , are held throughout the year such as festivals, open-air concerts and craft fairs. A mountain market is held on Wednesday mornings in the medieval square.
MORILLON..home of Olympic gold medal winner:
MORILLON is a picturesque village and ski lift station situated alongside the river Giffre. It is a beautiful, truly authentic French alpine village that has maintained its traditional atmosphere while offering a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Respectful of its traditions, its history is at hand, in its architecture, its chapels and The village comprises of traditional houses teaming with flowers in the summer, renovated church and small chalet style residences. Le Lac Bleu and the river Giffre where the rhythm of life is truly relaxing and worth experiencing. Local farmers, artisans and butchers run the village market on Wednesdays in winter, and in summertime only, an alpine market is held on Friday mornings where you can peruse local produce and crafts - both are well worth a visit.
Golf:
There are several mountain Golf Courses all within one hour.
including Flaine, Les Gets, Annecy Megeve and Evian.
Other Activities:
Skiing & Cross country skiing, Snow Shoeing.
