More Information About Samoëns and the Area...

Samoëns
The park of Samoëns (Lac aux Dames) offers many facilities, along with the 2 lakes which are perfect just for walking around you will find a childrens play area, 4 tennis courts, golf on the lake, and a football pitch. Right next door to the park you will find the outdoor swimming pool with its 3 pools, and a giant slide.
Samoëns also has an Adventure Park for aerial thrills. Activities such as paragliding, helicopter rides, water rafting, cannoning, water skiing, fishing, archery, climbing and organised walks are all available. For further information on any of the activities please see the tourist office website www.samoens.com

Morillon
The recreational park of the "Lac Bleu" situated at the very centre of Morillon with a multitude of activities for all ages. The lake itself has a small sandy beach, ideal for those with small children, during the summer months it is also possible to swim in the lake as it has its own life guard
The Adventure Park offers a challenge for all ages starting at 4 years old. The 3 levels of aerial walkways offer a UN paralleled "buzz," Morrillon also has 3 tennis courts, horse riding, mini golf and fishing. For further information on any of these activities please see the tourist office website www.morillon.com

Sixt
This National Park located in Sixt is an area of outstanding beauty, and is particularly interesting to walkers and those for an appreciation of the great outdoors. One of the better known walks is the Fer á Cheval, which translates as horse shoe. This walk gives an un-parallel view of the park and the many waterfalls that drape the side of the mountains, a truly spectacular sight.
Sixt again has many activities including via feratta, pot holeing, climbing.

Amongst the villages of Samoëns, Morillon, Verchaix and Sixt, you will find many places of interest and natural beauty all waiting to be discovered. The people are warm and welcoming, restaurants generally serve the local traditional foods such as fondues, raclette and tartiflette along with usual French foods such as steak, salads and French fries. Children are welcome everywhere and in general you will find a 'menu enfant' allowing you to relax and chose you own meal knowing that they will have something child orientated to suit them.
All in all Samoëns is 'a place to fall in love with', we hope you will enjoy your stay with us at House on the Hill.

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