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Tour des Fiz: Tour of 5 refuges in 2 days #familyfriendly

The essential Tour des Fiz family tour with 1 night's accommodation in a refuge

Sport Tour des Fiz: Tour of 5 refuges in 2 days #familyfriendly Passy

About

Departing from Passy (74190)
Duration of the itinerary : 2 Days
Total elevation gain : 2100m
Vertical drop : 2100m
Distance : 30km
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

Day 1: Departure Passy Plaine Joux then climb to Chalets de Platé. Then on to the Sales refuge via the Col de la Portette and the Alfred Wills refuge after the Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls. Overnight at the Alfred Wills hut. 7h30 walking, 18km, 1600 EG, 1100 EL.
Day 2: Return to Plaine Joux via Lac d'Anterne then Les Argentières or the 4x4 trail or Lac de Pormenaz. 4h30 walking, 12km, 500 EG, 100 EL.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 2100m
Altitude max : 2300m
Vertical drop : 2100m

Difficult passages

Steep ascent between Plaine Joux and Platé (900m EG)

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    Prices

    Free access. There is no charge for the tour itself, only for accommodation and services (catering, accompaniment by a mountain professional). Bivouacs are authorized but regulated in nature reserves.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : German, English

    Itinerary in a nature reserve: dogs prohibited, even on a leash

    Period of practice

    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.

    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park

    Access

    Passy Plaine-Joux 74190 Passy
    Departing from : Passy (74190)
    Latitude : 45.950704 - Longitude : 6.739002

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 18/08/2023 by Office de Tourisme de Passy