Alfred Wills mountain refuge

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The Alfred Wills refuge is located in the heart of the nature reserve on the large Anterne mountain pasture. It's a two-hour walk from Sixt, passing the magnificent Cascade de la Pleureuse. An ideal break for families (from 5 years).

Description

Simple, comfortable, rustic shelter. Equipped with comforters and pillows, just bring a sheet and pillowcase (sold on site). The team creates a mountain atmosphere around typical dishes and an eco-responsible wine list.
Daytime catering: raclette fondue, omelettes, charcuterie and cheese platters, veggie and non-veggie bolws, blueberry tart, homemade desserts, drinks, etc.
Mountain dinner (depending on supplies): homemade soup, roast-polenta or fondue, diots lentils... homemade dessert.

Departure possible from Plaine Joux as part of the Tour des Fiz.

Equipment

Terrace
Book shop
Defibrillator
Raclette set
Cheese fondue set
Board games
Drying area

Comfort

Shower
Pay shower

Environments

Mountain location

Payment methods

Bank/credit card
Cash

Bons plans

Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 itineraries.
Summits: Tête de Willy (unmarked)
Day hikes: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h return - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h return
Multi-day family hikes: Anterne (1st day climb to refuge, 2nd day lake and col d'Anterne, refuge des Fonts) - Tour de la chaîne des Fiz - Sixt as a family with donkeys.

Languages spoken

English
French

Adapted tourism

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Closest village or station: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. At Sixt, follow the direction of the Rouget waterfall and continue to the end of the road to park at Lignon. Park before, at Fardelay if you want to do the loop circuit.
Walking time from the nearest car park: Le Lignon - Walking time 2 hours. Possibility to ride a horse, with a donkey (reserved place, stake)
Coach parking: Le Fardelay - Sixt Fer à Cheval.
- Topo guide references: OT Passy - Sixt.
- IGN map: TOP 25: 3530 ET

Itinerary

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Thèmes

Sustainable tourism : Anterne is the center of the Sixt nature reserve, so we've set up an eco-responsible refuge: waste sorting, some purchases from local suppliers, certified cleaning products, packaging made from recycled materials...
Tips : Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 itineraries.
Summits: Tête de Willy (unmarked)
Day hikes: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h return - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h return
Multi-day family hikes: Anterne (1st day climb to refuge, 2nd day lake and col d'Anterne, refuge des Fonts) - Tour de la chaîne des Fiz - Sixt as a family with donkeys.