Tour des Fiz: "L'incontournable" Tour of 5 refuges in 3 days #familial

The essential Tour des Fiz family tour with 2 nights in a refuge

Description

Day 1: Departure Passy Plaine Joux then climb to Chalets de Platé. Then on to the Refuge de Sales via the Col de la Portette. Overnight stay at Refuge de Sales. 6h walking, 11km, 1150 D+, 650 D-.
Day 2: From Sales, reach the Alfred Wills refuge after the La Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls. Overnight at the Alfred Wills hut. 2h30 walking, 7km, 380 D+, 500 D-.
Day 3: Return to Plaine Joux via Lac d'Anterne then Les Argentières or the 4x4 trail or Lac de Pormenaz. 4h30 walking, 12km, 620 D+, 1100 D-

Itinéraire

Distance 30km
Difficulté Modéré
Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
Dénivelé positif 2100m
Dénivelé négatif 2100m
Itinéraire balisé Yes
Altitude maximum 2300m

Opening period

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.