Balcons d'Assy loop

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, nature and gardens in the Mont Blanc region: discovery walks, panoramic terrace, plant-based cuisine.Located in the village of Plateau d'Assy in the commune of Passy, 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, playful and educational stroll overlooking an exceptional panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif. Accessible to all, the Jardin des Cimes can be enjoyed by individuals, groups or families. Allow one hour for a self-guided tour, following a trail of some twenty spaces and gardens. An accompanying booklet with quizzes and coloring pages is available for children. Animations are also offered throughout the season in the gardens or on the large terrace. In the same spirit, the "Café du Jardin" store and restaurant complete the richness of this unique place in the Mont Blanc region.