Chalet Beziere

Summer Activities

Chalet Bezière is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday and to explore all the alpine activities on offer. From spring to autumn the chalet is available to rent on a weekly self-catered basis. Summer guests can enjoy all the luxuries of the chalet, and relax in the large, sunny garden. The swimming pool will keep kids and adults busy for hours, and there’s a BBQ to let you take full advantage of the warm summer evenings.

As the snow melts away in the valley leaving magnificent snow capped peaks, Samoëns bursts into life with a vast array of outdoor activities including: endless walking for all levels, paragliding, 600 km of mountain biking, white water rafting, canyoning, canoe-rafting, hydrospeed, rock climbing, via Ferrata, Indiana Park - an adventure assault course through the trees - caving, horse riding and guided heritage tours. Samoëns is also perfectly placed to visit some of the wonderful surrounding areas and historic towns such as Evian, Thonon les Bains, Yvoire, Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Annecy and Geneva. There are also several golf courses set in stunning alpine scenery within an hour’s drive of the chalet.
 

Walking & Riding
The region is a paradise for walkers with over 900km of marked trails. There is something to suit all abilities, from walking along the valley and beautiful River Giffre, to serious mountain hiking up to 3100m altitudes. Trails are well marked and are easily followed using a map, or alternatively you may prefer to use the expertise of a local guide. Horseback treks and pony rides are available. You can even hire a donkey for the day to lighten your load or carry young children for your mountain adventure.

Cycling
The area is a paradise of road and mountain bikers alike. A classic climb of the the tour de France rises from the centre of the village - the Col de Joux Plane. The Grand Massif boasts over 600 km of marked mountain bike tracks. There are numerous roads and routes of varying lengths and difficulties. Several chair lifts are open in the summer, and save you a gruelling climb. Road, mountain and e-bikes and helmets can be hired throughout the village.
 

Adventure Parks
At the Tarzan-style Indiana Park, you can have great family fun crossing tree-top bridges, climbing rope ladders and whizzing down zip lines. In summer it is possible to swim in Lac Bleu from the newly constructed beach.

River Sports
The Giffre river cascades through the valley offering some great water sport activities including rafting and canoeing, airboat (a one person inflatable craft) and swimming in rapids (equipped with float, fins and reinforced wet suit) and, not for the faint hearted, canyoning.

Via Ferrata
A really fun activity, combining walking and rock climbing. Routes are equipped with cables and metal ladders, safety equipment, steps, bridges and ropes. Brilliant fun!

Golf
There are several championship courses in the area set in stunning alpine scenery including Les Gets (25 minutes drive), Flaine (50 mins), Chamonix (50 mins) and Evian (60 mins). There's a driving range in Samoens, on the lake!

Air
Parapenting (paragliding) was invented just up the road. It is a fabulous alpine sport flying over the valley or over the most stunning summits. There are flights throughout the year accompanied by a qualified instructor. You can even do a paraglider pilot training course.

Outdoor public swimming pool
With a main pool, beginner’s pool, paddling pool and 60m water slide. Remember to bring Speedos.

Caving
Samoëns is the location of one of the world's deepest potholes, the Gouffre Jean Bernard. And guided caving tours are available to a couple of sites within 20 minutes of Samoëns.

Climbing
Lots of great climbing is accessible within minutes of the town, catering for beginners and experts.