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Walking itinerary: Refuge de Folly

Description

This hike will take you to discover the undergrowth and the Folly refuge.

Starting your ascent in the undergrowth, you cross a small wooden bridge before discovering an unobstructed view of the Dents d'Oddaz, the Dents Blanches and the refuge overlooking the village of Samoëns.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h15mn
Dist.
8.7 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Folly , 74340   Samoëns
Lat : 46.11254Lng : 6.750249

Date and time

  • From 11/06/2026 to 11/09/2026
  • From 11/06/2027 to 11/09/2027

Additional information

Open period

From 11/06 to 11/09 daily.

Subject to snow conditions.

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 16/05/2026
www.samoens.com
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Contact

Phone : 04 50 34 40 28

Email : nordic.hg@orange.fr

Website : http://www.valleeduhautgiffre.fr

Location complements

Departure from the Pied du Crêt parking lot below the village of Les Allamands. Commune of Samoëns.

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
IGN TOP 25 - 3530 ET Samoëns map - on sale at the tourist office and in shops. Montagnes du Giffre hiking map - CCMG - on sale at the tourist office.

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Car park at the foot of the Crêt, before the village of Les Allamands.
2/ Head towards the Folly refuge.
3/ Arrive at the Folly refuge.
4/ Take the opposite route back to Les Allamands.

Animals

Yes. Pets are allowed on this hiking trail, but must be kept on a leash.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾