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La Sambuy is a ski resort without a village. This makes it a snow area only. There is only one ski area and no accommodation. It is therefore necessary to find accommodation in the commune located in the valley or in the communes of the Pays de
Faverges. At the foot of the slopes, there is a building
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and a ski slope. Two years later, a second ski lift and a chairlift were installed. During the late 20th century, the resort usually had snowfall from early
December until late March. During the winter of 2022–23, the resort was only able to stay open for four weeks across January and February, but
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The area offers a dozen slopes, including a green one reserved for beginners, a chairlift and three surface lifts. From 2001, the resort was managed by the single-purpose intercommunal syndicate "La Sambuy-Pays de
Faverges", which replaced the former multipurpose intercommunal association of
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had an annual running cost of €80,000 and was losing around €500,000 annually. On 14 June 2023 the commune's council voted to close the winter sports resort for good. The reasons given being financial difficulties, the high cost of investments in the event of equipment renewal, as well as
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The area is used for mountain hiking. Guided hikes are organized several times a week, for those with a particular interest in the local environment and botany. A summer toboggan, trampolines and an orientation table are also part of the summer attractions at La Sambuy.
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in which two restaurants, a sports equipment rental shop and a ski school are located. Local tourism, particularly in the commune of
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and Les Combes is located downhill from the resort of La Sambuy. The area consists of more than 30 km (19 mi) of slopes. Snowshoeing is also possible.
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The resort of La Sambuy takes its name from the mountain on which the ski area extends.
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