Balconies of Assy

REFUGE CLOSED FOR WORK Under the majestic Aiguille de Varan, this refuge overlooks the Arve valley. It faces a stupendous panorama: the Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountains. Easily accessible, it is open for gourmet breaks and cozy nights.The refuge is part of a group of mountain chalets on the side of the Aiguille de Varan at 2544m. Located in Passy, on the south side of the Fiz mountain range opposite Mont Blanc, dominating the Arve valley by some 1000m. This is the starting point for many hikes but also a a great place to stay over (Unique view of the Mont Blanc). 40 minutes from the refuge, you can climb the recent climbing routes in the sector of Barmerousse. This site is also renowned to paragliders. There are 3 take-off zones nearby, the nearest less than 5 minutes away. There are 3 different landing points 1000m below. In good weather, dinners can be taken outside on the terrace watching the sunset. Breakfast can be enjoyed at sunrise. Sustainable Development: - Waste re-cycling - Solar pannels - Used water recuerpation.

Experience art and gardens in the Mont Blanc region: discovery walks, panoramic terrace, plant-based cuisine.Located in the village of Passy, in the Plateau d'Assy, near Chamonix in Haute Savoie, the Jardin des Cimes is an invitation to discover different gardens from around the world, nurturing gardens, alpine atmospheres and artistic installations, during a poetic, fun and educational stroll facing an exceptional panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif. Accessible to all, the Jardin des Cimes is a great place to discover on your own, in a group or with the whole family. Allow an hour for a self-guided tour, following a trail of around twenty areas and gardens. An accompanying booklet with quizzes and colouring books is available for children. There are also events throughout the season in the gardens and on the large terrace. In the same spirit, the "Café du Jardin" shop and restaurant add to the richness of this unique site in the Mont Blanc region.