We’re also heading to Samoens. Will leave buying the pass until we arrive based on what you’ve said.
Noticed that the lifts are closed some days but fortunately it fits with our plans (Mrs STS doesn’t like biking, so the off days will be spent doing via-ferrata, walking and kayaking).
In addition to the Grand Massif area we’re planning on getting a lift to the les gets side and doing the trail from the top back down to Samonens, which has been recommended by quite a few people on here – If you’re interested look back through my thread list, i started one a while back about Samoens and got some good advice on places to ride.