Tour des Fiz: "L'incontournable" Tour of 5 refuges in 3 days #familial

Refuge located in a preserved valley in the heart of the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve. Family hike appreciated for its numerous waterfalls amidst ibex, chamois and marmots.Occupied by former alpine chalets, the Vallon de Sales is known for its access dotted with waterfalls, for the Dérochoir and its view of the Mont-Blanc massif and for the Platé Desert, geological curiosity. Roland and Elisabeth Mogenier created the refuge out of love for the mountains and nature in 1981, they were the guardians of the place for 32 years. Their children continued their family activity with the same values of simplicity, authenticity and respect for nature, while adding a touch of modernity, fantasy and dynamism.

The Alfred Wills refuge is located in the heart of the nature reserve on the large Anterne mountain pasture. It's a two-hour walk from Sixt, passing the magnificent Cascade de la Pleureuse. An ideal break for families (from 5 years).Simple, comfortable, rustic shelter. Equipped with comforters and pillows, just bring a sheet and pillowcase (sold on site). The team creates a mountain atmosphere around typical dishes and an eco-responsible wine list. Daytime catering: raclette fondue, omelettes, charcuterie and cheese platters, veggie and non-veggie bolws, blueberry tart, homemade desserts, drinks, etc. Mountain dinner (depending on supplies): homemade soup, roast-polenta or fondue, diots lentils... homemade dessert. Departure possible from Plaine Joux as part of the Tour des Fiz.

This lake is located at the heart of the Fiz mountain range in the nature reserve of Sixt-Passy. Accessible only by foot from Sixt Fer à Cheval or from Passy by Anterne mountain pass.Altitude 2000 m. With a surface area of around 10 hectares, it lies at the bottom of a cirque bordered by peaks, to the north of the Fiz cliff. Surrounded by alpine meadows, the environment appears rather wild, but nevertheless populated by marmots, ptarmigan and ibex. Swimming prohibited