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Folly mountain refuge
Description
A starting point for numerous races and circuits, the Refuge du Folly is the perfect place to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps.
Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps, this hike will enable you to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains.
Accommodation in dormitories or bedrooms (comforters and pillows provided, bring your own silk sheet), half-board option, packed lunches, aperitif boards, soft drinks, etc., as well as local dishes of the day (diots, farcement, croziflette, fondue, etc.) and homemade pastries (blueberry tart, lemon tart, sweet potato tart, chocolate coconut fondant, etc.).
Leaning against the slopes of Criou, facing Tuet and the Dents d'Oddaz ridges, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike, or a base for more mountaineering-oriented itineraries. A veritable balcony overlooking the Giffre and Arve valleys, you'll never forget its sunsets!
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 31/05/2025 to 20/09/2025
Additional information
Open period
From 31/05 to 20/09/2025.
From October 10 to May 1, 2025, the refuge will be unguarded in winter, but with an unguarded open area (15 beds, 3 blankets per bed, tables, benches, no heating, fireplace or electricity). Reservations recommended to make sure there's enough room in the bedrooms.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 68 people
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 08/11/2024
www.samoens.com
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Price(s)
Night: 17 to 24 €
Breakfast: 6 to 9 €
Half board (pp): 37 to 49 €.
Discount for children aged 4 to 12.
Room supplement: €7.
Contact
Phone :
06 72 91 47 58
04 50 90 10 91
Email : refugedufolly@gmail.com
Website : www.refuge-du-folly.fr
Facebook : www.facebook.com/people/refuge-du-folly/100063715953115/
Google+ : maps.google.com/?cid=164657079084576537
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
No motorized vehicles. At best a VTTAE if you master the slopes ;)
Sustainable tourism
Electricity produced by pico power plant thanks to hydraulic energy! Spring water at 4°C. Local and seasonal products
Services for children
Baby bath, high chair, special sleeping bag, cot.
Tips
2-day tour of the teeth of Oddaz
Location complements
Nearest village or resort: Samoëns Walking time from nearest parking lot: 2h. Access by footpath: Le chemin du pied du crêt (easiest): 2h15 - 740m ascent - Le chemin du Crêt (more aerial): 2h00 - 560m ascent. Also accessible by mountain bike (for the very experienced), snowshoe, ski touring and joëlette. Coach parking - References to topo guides: Tour de dents blanches (website) - topo FFRP 741- IGN maps: TOP 25 - 3530 ET.
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