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White Water Rafting - White water rafting and canoeing on the River Giffre or Drance are very exciting with gorges and rapids. You will thoroughly enjoy this exciting experience, particularly just after a good mountain storm. There are many operators in the valley who can take you on the rivers.

VTT / Mountain Biking - There are numerous mountain bike trails; we have plans of all the local ones but you will need to be very fit, although there are some gentle routes along side the River Giffre. We have a selection of bikes here that are at your disposal. Many very keen cyclists bring their own equipment. You can also hire bikes locally.

Walking - The whole area is a paradise for walkers and climbers; there are many marked trails of every length and difficulty. The famous GR5 route passes through Samoëns on to la Cascade du Rouget, then up to le lac d'Anterne and finally over the peak and down Le Brévent into Chamonix. It is impossible to exhaust all the possibilities.

For serious walkers there are a number of refuges. Take a rucksack, with a baguette, some garlicky pâté, local cheeses and a bottle of Savoyard sparkling wine (perhaps Corinne's Papa's) for a picnic with breathtaking views. For longer walks, it is possible to stay overnight in a manned refuge.

Horse-riding & Fishing - Riding along Le Giffre is very enjoyable and you can ‘randonnées à cheval’ overnight to le Lac de Gers situated high in the mountains. The lakes and rivers offer superb fishing a very relaxing pastime.

Parapenting - Parapenting is a daring way of seeing the mountains! It is fascinating to watch the brightly coloured parachutes floating in the thermals. You can take a course or descend with professional instructor.