Ideally located just past the far southern end of Lake Annecy, only two hours from Lyon and Geneva, the La Sambuy alpine ski area and the Val de Tamié cross-country ski area offer the opportunity to ski at low, extremely reasonable prices.

Alpine skiing, backcountry ski touring, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing on a 100% all-natural snowpack.

 

2 ski areas… so much fun!

Alpine skiing at La Sambuy

With lift-served skiing between 1150m and 1850m elevation, and the possibility of hiking (or touring) to the top of La Sambuy Point at 2198m elevation, this small, extremely friendly ski area, offers a wide variety of activities for anyone who loves the snow and winter sports (alpine skiing, ski touring, “paret” ski sled, “Snake Gliss” sledding, alpine coaster…) on a 100% all-natural snowpack.

Facilities at the ski area:

2 restaurants and 1 snack bar
1 equipment rental shop
2 places to sleep for the night
1 alpine coaster 600m long

And several fun, festive events all throughout the winter…

 

Getting to La Sambuy

From Annecy, drive to downtown Faverges-Seythenex. From there, follow signs towards Col de Tamié Pass and then to La Sambuy.

From Albertville, drive up to and over Col de Tamié Pass, and then to the village center (“Chef-lieu”) in Seythenex. From there, follow signs to La Sambuy.

Take the free shuttle from far southern end of Lake Annecy (Doussard/Giez/Faverges-Seythenex). There are two rotations per day every day during school holiday periods, and on Wednesdays and weekends throughout the rest of the winter when the ski area is open.

Learn more

La Sambuy Ski Area
Le Vargnoz
74210 Faverges-Seythenex
04 50 44 44 45
info@lasambuy.com
https://wwww.lasambuy.com

Nordic skiing at Val de Tamié

Nestled in the heart of the Bauges Mountains at 900m elevation, the natural beauty of Val de Tamié makes it the ideal place to enjoy a day of cross-country skiing. In the breathtaking mountain setting, ski alone or with friends on the 27km of market trails through the woods and across wide-open alpine meadows.

With family, friends, or as an experienced skier, you will enjoy any day you spend in Val de Tamié. Facilities at the cross-country ski area:

Facilities at the cross-country ski area:

Equipment rentals (boots, skis, poles, sleds, snowshoes)
1 wellness area, Roulotte du Masseur
3 chalets with “Gite de France” certification
1 hostel
1 heated picnic room

Getting to Val de Tamié

From Annecy, drive to downtown Faverges-Seythenex. From there, follow signs towards Col de Tamié Pass and then to “Foyer de Ski de Fond” (Cross-Country Ski Lodge).

From Albertville, drive up to and over Col de Tamié Pass, and then to the village center (“Chef-lieu”) in Seythenex. From there, follow signs to “Foyer de Ski de Fond” (Cross-Country Ski Lodge).

Learn more

Val de Tamié Nordic Ski Area
255 Route des Noyers – Les Combes –
74210 Faverges-Seythenex
04 50 32 49 97
info@valdetamie.com