Tour des Fiz: Tour of 5 refuges in 3 days #familyfriendly
Description
The essential Tour des Fiz family tour with 2 nights in a refuge
Day 1: Departure Passy Plaine Joux then climb to Chalets de Platé. Overnight stay at Refuge de Sales. 4h50 walking, 11km, 1200 EG, 650 EL.
Day 2: From Sales, reach the Alfred Wills refuge after the La Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls. Overnight at the Alfred Wills hut. 2h40 walking, 7km, 400 EG, 450 EL.
Day 3: Return to Plaine Joux via Lac d'Anterne then Les Argentières or the 4x4 trail or Lac de Pormenaz. 4h30 walking, 12km, 500 EG, 1000 EL.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Refuge de Sales
Refuge located in a preserved valley in the heart of the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve. Family hike appreciated for its numerous waterfalls amidst ibex, chamois and marmots.Occupied by former alpine chalets, the Vallon de Sales is known for its access dotted with waterfalls, for the Dérochoir and its view of the Mont-Blanc massif and for the Platé Desert, geological curiosity. Roland and Elisabeth Mogenier created the refuge out of love for the mountains and nature in 1981, they were the guardians of the place for 32 years. Their children continued their family activity with the same values of simplicity, authenticity and respect for nature, while adding a touch of modernity, fantasy and dynamism.
Alfred Wills mountain refuge
Authentic, simple and good quality, this mountain refuge hut is located at the "Chalets d'Anterne". Accessible from Sixt in two hours via the beautiful waterfall of La Pleureuse. it is advisable to arrive in the afternoon to allow time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding pastures. For children from 5.This eco-friendly alpine chalet offers a simple welcome for 2 to 10 people. Duvets and pillows are provided. Facilities include a shower, three toilets and wash-basins. Bring your own sheet sleeping bag, or hire one of ours. The team has created a mountain ambiance with typical dishes and a choice of organic wines. During the day we offer baked ham and cheese, omelettes, selection of cold meats, home-made bilberry tart and drinks. Dinner : (Following resupply) : home-made soup, roti-polenta or fondue, home-made dessert. Departure possible from Plaine Joux as part of the tour des Fiz
Lake: Lac d'Anterne
This lake is located at the heart of the Fiz mountain range in the nature reserve of Sixt-Passy. Accessible only by foot from Sixt Fer à Cheval or from Passy by Anterne mountain pass.Altitude 2000 m. Covering an area of 10 hectares, this lake lies at the bottom of an alpine circus surrounded by peaks, north of the Fiz cliff face. Although the surrounding environment appears to be rather wild, marmots and ibex still live here.
Date and time
- From 15/06/2024 to 10/09/2024
- From 15/06/2025 to 10/09/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Passy - 24/06/2024
www.passy-mont-blanc.com
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Reception conditions for animals
Itinerary in the nature reserve: dogs prohibited, even on a leash
Open period
From 15/06 to 10/09.
Check shelter openings at www.monrefugeaupaysdumontblanc.com
From November to May, the route is cleared. Snow may still be present in spring.
In winter, access to the Tour des Fiz is not recommended (high-level ski mountaineering only).
Accessible outside the snow season and depending on weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Offices beforehand for current access conditions and the opening hours of refuges along the route.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 80 52
Email : info@passy-mont-blanc.com
Website : www.passy-mont-blanc.com
