When Samoens opens and closes: 2026/27 dates and hours

Samoens's 2026/27 season runs roughly from December 13, 2026 to April 19, 2027 — about 127 days of skiing. The December 13, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The April 19, 2027 closing is our own calculation: it is usually announced only weeks ahead. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

Samoens opening and closing dates

Expected opening: December 13, 2026. Expected closing: April 19, 2027. Opening depends on enough snow at the 720 m base, so it can move a week or two either way; with a 2480 m top station, the upper mountain usually holds out longer than the base at the end of the season. Closing tends to be pushed to Easter when it falls late.

Samoens's lift operating hours

Like most alpine resorts, Samoens's lifts typically run roughly from 9:00 to 16:30–17:00, with the occasional night session on special dates. The exact daily schedule is published on the resort's official site.

When to book your gear

The two weeks around opening day, plus Christmas and Easter holidays, are when sizes and the better models sell out first in Samoens. Booking with the opening date already on the calendar — December 13, 2026 this season — is the simple way to avoid being left with what's spare.

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Frequently asked questions about Samoens

When does Samoens open for the 2026/27 season?

The December 13, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

When does Samoens close?

Closing is expected around April 19, 2027, about 127 days after opening. With a 2480 m top station, the upper mountain can stay open after the base has run out of snow.

Is Samoens open today?

The dates on this page cover the whole season. To know whether runs and lifts are open today, the live snow report is the reliable source.