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Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical

Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical
Tour des Fiz: Tour of 4 refuges in 2 days #technical

Description

Experience the Tour des Fiz adventure through the most technical sections!

Day 1: Depart Passy Plaine-Joux then climb to Barmus then to Chalets de Platé via the Dérochoir. After the Dérochoir, head for the Refuge de Sales, then the Alfred Wills refuge after the Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls. Overnight stay at the Alfred Wills refuge. 6h45 walking, 15.5km, 1230 D+, 870 D-.
Day 2: Return to Plaine-Joux via Lac d'Anterne, then Lac de Pormenaz to the Refuge du Chatelet d'Ayères via La Chorde (passage with ladders) before returning to Plaine-Joux. 5h00 walking, 12.5km, 620 D+, 1100 D-.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Dist.
28 km
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Starting point

Passy Plaine-Joux , 74190   Passy
Lat : 45.951033Lng : 6.739753

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Date and time

  • From 15/06/2026 to 10/09/2026

Additional information

Environments

Mountain location
In a nature reserve

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de Passy - 20/11/2025
www.passy-mont-blanc.com
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Open period

From 15/06 to 10/09 daily.
Check refuge openings at www.monrefugeaupaysdumontblanc.com
From November to May, the route is cleared. Snow may still be present in spring.
In winter, access to the Tour des Fiz is not recommended (high-level ski mountaineering only).

Accessible outside the snow season and depending on weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Offices beforehand for current access conditions and the opening hours of refuges along the route.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 50 58 80 52

Email : info@passy-mont-blanc.com

Website : http://www.passy-mont-blanc.com

Tricky passages

Passage du Dérochoir: old rockfall, semi-climbing (steps, ladders, ropes).
La Chorde (descending from Lac de Pormenaz): ladders

Swimming prohibited in high-altitude lakes.

Animals

No. Itinerary in a nature reserve: dogs prohibited, even 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! 🌳🥾