Refuge des Fonts

Refuge located at the entrance of the wild Cirque des Fonts. The Fonts alpine pasture reveals itself as a jewel in a setting of unspoiled nature.

Description

A former alpine chalet, the refuge opened in 1926 is accessible to everyone in around an hour and a half of walking, we discover it overlooking a small hamlet of around forty alpine chalets, at the foot of Mont-Buet.

Complément accueil

Permanent catering: cold meats, cheeses, omelets, fondue, homemade vegetable soup, homemade desserts ...

Comfort

Hot showers

Environments

Mountain location

Rates

Half board (pp): 50 €
Half-board (child) (6-12 years): 38 €.

Free entry for children under 3.

Half-board for children aged 3 to 5: €22
Free half-board for children under 3.
Packed lunch: €13.

Tax not included.

Payment methods

Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash

Bons plans

Refuge on a variant of the GR5.
Refuge on the GRP route: Tour des Fiz
Hiking:
- RefugeAlfred Wills(1810m): 2h30 / 700m of elevation on the GR5.
- Lac d'Anterne (2060m): 3h / 700m vertical drop
- Col d'Anterne (2264m): 4h / 880m vertical drop
- Mont Buet (3109m): 6h / 1740m vertical drop

Opening period

From 07/06 to 21/09/2025 daily.

Languages spoken

English
French

Location

Located in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, after the Cascade du Rouget.

Itinerary

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Thèmes

Tips : Refuge on a variant of the GR5.
Refuge on the GRP route: Tour des Fiz
Hiking:
- RefugeAlfred Wills(1810m): 2h30 / 700m of elevation on the GR5.
- Lac d'Anterne (2060m): 3h / 700m vertical drop
- Col d'Anterne (2264m): 4h / 880m vertical drop
- Mont Buet (3109m): 6h / 1740m vertical drop
Sustainable tourism : Thanks to the installation of solar panels, waste sorting, composting and the elimination of plastic bottles, the establishment is fully committed to waste reduction. To go even further towards zero waste, visitors are invited to bring their own salad containers (approx. 300 ml) and cutlery.
Services for children : Cot, high chair, games for children.