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.
- Refuge
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.
About
Only accessible on foot
football cages, stilts, sandbox
The ascent to the refuge is a family walk par excellence which does not present any particular difficulty. The route is varied and children will be delighted to discover the waterfalls, the fauna and flora present in abundance. (marmots whistle, drizzle from the waterfalls depending on the season, approach the ibexes...)
A children's library and numerous board games
Prices and menus adapted to children under 12 years old
Nice and exclusive idea: educational cards for the youngest to download and fill in during the climb to avoid the traditional "when are we coming"!
>> Card 5/8 years old
>> Sheet for 8/10 years old
Answers at the refuge with a little surprise for those who play the game.
Another idea: Possibility of hiring donkeys for one day or a circuit of several days. Guaranteed success with children and adults http://www.anesduhautgiffre.com/
And always :
the backpack "Discovering nature" lent by the refuge to go for a walk higher up and have fun (8-12 years old), don't hesitate to ask for it
our children's library, a multitude of board games and outdoor games: tree house, wheelbarrow, tricycle and trailer for group adventures, football cage and ball for teenagers, giant wooden games...
Routes to discover from the refuge:
Bréche du dérochoir :1h15
Pointe de Sales: 2h, 630m vertical drop.
Pointe d'Anterne: 3h, 880m vertical drop.
Tête Pelouse: 2h30, 650m vertical drop.
Tête de l'Ane: 3 hours, 940m vertical drop.
Hike over several days: Tour des Fiz and tour du Haut-Giffre
Prices
Picnic to take away: 12 €
Half board (pp): 46 €
Half-board (child): 36 €.
Meals at noon and evening are on reservation.
Tourist tax included.
Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash
Reception
Homemade cooking : omelettes, charcuterie, soups, fondues, desserts.
Opening
From 17/06 to 17/09/2023.
Services
- Breakfast
- Booking obligatory
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Running water
- Terrace
- Book shop
- Defibrillator
- Sustainable development
- Outhouse
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Board games
- Loan of games
- Hand wash basins
- Children's entertainment
- Entertainment evenings
Detail
Total capacity of the units of accommodations : 54
Dormitories numer +10 persons : 2
Types of accommodations : Mountain chalet
Contacts
Access
In the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval, take the direction "Cascade du Rouget" to reach the car park at the end of the road (altitude 1180 m), above the chalets of Lignon. From there, take the path and follow the signs. A little higher than the Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls, at the junction, take the direction of Sales. Cross the Rouget river, continue towards Pas de Sales, Cascade de Trainant and alpage de Sales. IGN Map: 3530 ET. Walking time from the car park: 2 hours.
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
