Hike: Le Tour des Fiz

Itinerant circuit from refuge to refuge around the Fiz chain between the Giffre valley and Mont-Blanc. Multiple circuits possible and flexible according to your desires: 3 to 8 days of walking, from the family walk to the sports circuit.

Description

Rich in the diversity of the sites it crosses: the Passy and Sixt nature reserves, the Désert de Platé, waterfalls and high-altitude lakes... with Mont-Blanc as a backdrop, the Tour des Fiz offers a multitude of self-created tours:
- Tasteful hikes: the 8 refuges invite you to discover the world of taste, with stops featuring original flavors from around the world... A new menu awaits you at every stop!
- to share with the whole family: several refuges offer a special "junior" welcome, with a dedicated area for coloring, books, games and a rest area. Children will be given a "carnet d'alpage" (mountain pasture notebook) with information sheets to help them discover and understand the life of the mountain pastures they'll be crossing.
- the sporty version: from the Grenairon refuge, set off to climb Le Buet, the Mont Blanc des Dames at 3099 m, a technical circuit reserved for experienced hikers.

In some refuges, you'll find a library background: you start a novel one evening and pick it up again the next day at the next stage.

The Passy nature reserve is a protected and regulated area. Dogs, even on a leash, are forbidden, as are motor vehicle traffic, fires and overflights, particularly by drones. Bivouacs are permitted from 7pm to 9am.

Swimming prohibited in high-altitude lakes.

Complément accueil

This itinerary runs through the nature reserves in Passy and Sixt. Specific rules and regulations are in place here. Dogs are forbidden.

Itinéraire

• Type d'itinéraire Aller simple
• Itinéraire balisé Yes
• Altitude maximum 2480m

Opening period

From 15/06 to 30/09 daily.
The Tour des Fiz is accessible from the beginning of June, weather permitting. More information at the Passy tourist office.

The refuges are open from mid-June to late September depending on weather and snow conditions.

Location

Departure from Passy or Sixt. Car-parking facilities available. It is also possible to depart from the station in Passy/Chedde or take the bus from the station in Cluses or Saint-Gervais Le Fayet.