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Septitrain: guided tours aboard Samoëns' little train

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The inhabitants of Samoëns, known as the Septimontains, have their own little train: the Septitrain! A unique and picturesque way to discover the village.

Let the Septitrain be your guide and explore Samoëns in an original and friendly way, as Claude, its driver, comments on the ride. Among other things, he'll tell you all about the village's history, which goes back almost a thousand years.

Aboard the little train, you'll see the symbols of the Haut-Giffre valley: the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the Halle de la Grenette and the Gros Tilleul. A unique opportunity to discover places that have stood the test of time and bear witness to the rich past of a village that was once the economic heart of the region.

Samoëns, located in north-eastern Haute-Savoie between Chamonix and Geneva, is also the last bastion of the limestone Alps.

The village is also the birthplace of Savoie's famous stonemasons, the Frahans, who contributed to Vauban's great construction projects. Organized into a brotherhood, the Frahans left an indelible architectural mark on Samoëns, visible on many of the village's buildings, which you'll discover on your ride on the little train, in the heart of a setting that's both majestic and authentic.

This tour is not just a simple visit, but a real panorama of Savoyard life, history and culture!

Princing

Group rate available for 15 people or more.

Discovery of the village of Samoëns (about 20 min) :
Adults: €6
Children: €3

Grand tour des Vallons + Village (approx. 45 min) :
Adult: €8
Children: €4

Grand Massif Express - Place du Gros Tilleul :
2€ single fare, one way or return.

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Spoken languages

Equipements

Pets

Pets allowed

Address
Place du Gros Tilleul, Samoëns Village, 74340, Samoëns
Phone
+33610408308
Opening
From 12/06 to 31/08/2026 daily. Departure times are noted each day on a sidewalk easel at the foot of the Halle de la Grenette, Place du Gros Tilleul. If the easel is missing or there is no timetable, the little train is not running that day. For more information on departures and routes, you can also contact the driver of the little train, Claude, on the telephone number given on this page. Subject to favorable weather.

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Address
Place du Gros Tilleul, Samoëns Village, 74340, Samoëns
Phone
+33610408308
Opening
From 12/06 to 31/08/2026 daily. Departure times are noted each day on a sidewalk easel at the foot of the Halle de la Grenette, Place du Gros Tilleul. If the easel is missing or there is no timetable, the little train is not running that day. For more information on departures and routes, you can also contact the driver of the little train, Claude, on the telephone number given on this page. Subject to favorable weather.