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Walking itinerary : Alpage de Grenairon in two days

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Walking itinerary : Alpage de Grenairon in two days
Walking itinerary : Alpage de Grenairon in two days
Walking itinerary : Alpage de Grenairon in two days
Credit : ot sixt-Christian Martelet

Description

A short sportive itinerary that will take you to the Grenairon refuge, formerly called the Buet chalet hotel. Nestled at an altitude of 1974 meters, it offers a magnificent view of the Fiz chain and the Anterne valley.

This beautiful and rather physical itinerary leads you to the Refuge de Grenairon.

On the foothills of the Mont Buet, this place is a great reward and will compensate your efforts on the way up with its magnificent panorama and its generous restaurant based on local products.

From the hamlet of Salvagny, you will walk in the footsteps of the first mountaineers. Indeed, the refuge of Grenairon constitutes an important stage for the ascent of the mount Buet (3100m), the highest summit of Haute-Savoie if we except the Mont Blanc.

It is moreover following its ascent by Jane and Mary Parminter in 1786 that the mount Buet was nicknamed the "Mont Blanc des Dames".

The itinerary takes you over the Cirque des Fonts, allowing you to observe the path of the Giffre des Fonts since its source.

You will also have the opportunity to discover the mountain pasture of Grenairon. Let yourself be tempted by the delicious goat cheese produced on the spot.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Dist.
13 km
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Starting point

Parking de la Feulatière, Route des Fonds , 74740   Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Lat : 46.041071Lng : 6.774419

Points of interest

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Haut-Giffre Tourisme - Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval branch

The Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval Tourist Office is right in the heart of the village, at the Maison de la Montagne. Our tourism advisors are at hand to answer all your questions and help you organise your holiday.You will find all the information about the valley : Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Morillon, Verchaix and Samoëns. The Tourist Office is fully accessible to people with disabilities and is open 7 days a week both in winter and summer. OUR COMMITMENTS, FOR YOUR BEST SATISFACTION The satisfation of our visitors is our top priority, which is why the Tourist Office has undertaken a Quality Approach. Commitment no. 1: Welcome home - To make your life easier - To provide reliable, customised information on local tourist attractions and facilities - To open our doors at least 120 days of the year - To reply to your mail all year round - To ensure you are greeted by staff who speak at least one foreign language - To handle your claims and gauge your level of satisfaction Commitment no. 2: A pleasant visitor experience - To improve Tourist Office accessibility and visibility - To ensure the premises are always clean and comfortable Commitment no. 3: Pertinent information - To display and communicate on our opening times in at least one foreign language - To provide up-to-date paper versions of tourist maps, plans and guides, free of charge - To provide access to our bilingual website - To provide also in paper form - translated into at least one foreign language - tourist information relating to rated holiday accommodation, sights, cultural sites and natural features, as well as leisure activities, shops, businesses and services, events and entertainment - To display emergency telephone numbers outside The tourist office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label: This national label guarantees a welcome, services and specific facilities adapted to the needs of tourists on bicycles: We can provide you with : - Repair kit - Possibility of charging your bike - Access to water to fill your water bottle - Parking spaces in front of tourist offices

Maison de la Montagne 10 Place du Tilleul 74740 Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
- Haut-Giffre Tourisme -
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Date and time

  • From 15/06/2026 to 30/09/2026

Additional information

Open period

From 15/06 to 30/09 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Updated by

Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Type of land

Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Location complements

Access (by car): From Cluses, join Taninges (D902), then the village of Samoëns via Morillon. From Samoëns, head for Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (D902). In the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, turn right towards Salvagny (D29). Once in the hamlet of Salvagny, turn left onto route des Fonts to reach the La Feulatière parking lot.

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
TOP25 IGN - 3530ET - SAMOENS

Reception complements

Don't forget to book your accommodation in advance.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ DAY 1 - From "La Feulatière (Parking)" to Refuge de Grenairon. Head for Refuge de Grenairon via Les Crépines. Continue towards Refuge de Grenairon, passing through "Les Fontaines (Parking)", "La Grande Joux" and "Les Crépines" - Arrival at Refuge de Grenairon.
2/ DAY 2 - From Refuge de Grenairon to "La Feulatière" parking lot. Follow signs for "La Feulatière (Parking) par le Nant Sec". Always follow the signs for La Feulatière at "Nant Sec" to reach your starting point.

Animals

Yes. Pets allowed on leash only. Please contact the Grenairon shelter for information on the conditions under which animals are accepted.

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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! 🌳🥾