Information updated on 05/02/2021 by Office de tourisme Grand Massif Montagnes du Giffre
Reception capacity divided by two, i.e. 33 places with half-board, specific measures: 1 mattress out of 2 with washable cover and obligation to bring a sleeping bag (no pillow, no blanket), 1 table occupied on 2, direction of movement, staggered meal times, take-out, packed lunches, and reservations required to eat and sleep. We also published a health protocol approved by the town hall and the prefecture. a mandatory hiker's charter can be downloaded from our site
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 36 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.
From 19/06/2021 to 19/09/2021 |
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Night (per person) |
15 € |
Half-board night (per person) |
44 € |
Payment
Refuge on the GR96 route.
Day hike: Bréche du dérochoir
Routes to discover from the refuge:
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, via the Platé and Anterne huts.
Opening
From 19/06 to 19/09/2021.
Capacity
54 beds
2 dormitories
Access
Approach time from the car park : 2h
Height gain from the nearest car park : 690 m
Means of locomotion : By foot, With a pack animal
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.
GPS coordinates
Longitude : 06°45'10.75"E
Latitude : 45°59'21.69"N
Further characteristics
Hikers
Languages spoken
Official tourist website
of Savoie and Haute-Savoie
Du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
