Tour des Fiz: Tour of 5 refuges in 4 days #familyfriendly

The Grand Tour des Fiz for families with 3 nights' accommodation 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. 5h45 walking, 11km, 1200 D+, 650 D-.
Day 2: From Sales, reach the Fonts refuge via the Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls and the carriage trail. Overnight at the refuge des Fonts. 3h30 walking, 9km, 400 D+, 900 D-.
Day 3: Departure from the Refuge des Fonts for the Refuge Alfred Wills via the small Col d'Anterne. Overnight stay at Alfred Wills. 2hrs 40min walk, 6km, 700 D+, 250 D-.
Day 4: Return to Plaine Joux via Col d'Anterne, refuge de Moëde Anterne, refuge du Chatelet d'Ayères and Lac Vert. Possibility of passing Lac de Pormenaz between Moëde and Chatelet. 4h30 walking, 12km, 500 D+, 1000 D-.

Itinéraire

Distance 38km
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.