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.
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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
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
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
Contacts
Access
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
