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Tour of Les Vallons in French
Description
Guided tour of the rural heritage in the villages of Les Vallons. Breathe in the fresh air in this pretty little valley where the scenery is dotted with farmhouses and outbuildings such as barns, vegetable plots, sheds and orchards.
See the fountains and the 17th-century chapel.
All along the way, the Guides du Patrimoine Savoie Mont Blanc will give you insights into the everyday life of a village that has discreetly embraced tourism as a means of keeping itself alive, while continuing with its traditional crop and livestock farming. See the traces of the masons and stonecutters of the Upper Giffre Valley and follow in the footsteps of the first tourists, in the 19th century.
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Date and time
- The 14/02/2025 from 10:00 to 12:00
- The 25/04/2025 from 10:00 to 12:00
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 18/12/2024
www.samoens.com
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Price(s)
Adult: 8 €, Child (12-16 years): 6 € (free for children under 12 years old.). Group rate available for > 10 people. Individual: tickets on sale at the Tourist Office Groups: payment to the Society of Masons through the guide.
Open period
Friday 14 February 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm. Friday 25 April 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. On demand.
Contact
Phone : 06 10 74 70 44
Email : guidespatrimoinesamoens@gmail.com
Location complements
Private vehicle recommended: meet at the Samoëns Tourist Office then drive to the first buildings in Vallon d'en bas.
Tips
For school parties (kindergartens or primary schools), special interest tours can be arranged by request e.g. the use of timber in rural housing, finding out about rural housing and drawing what they see all along the walk etc. If you have any particular requests, please contact Violaine well in advance of your visit.
Reception complements
Duration 1h30 to 2h15. In English on request. Walk on flat terrain with no difficulties. Walking or sports shoes recommended for a mostly asphalt route + a section on a dirt track that may be slightly muddy or snow-covered. Access to the Vallons with your car, so think about carpooling!
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