Folly mountain refuge
Description
Starting point of many hikes and circuits, the Refuge du Folly will allow you to discover the extraordinary fauna and flora of our mountains. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to the first steps.
This hike is accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps, and will allow you to discover the extraordinary fauna and flora of our mountains.
Accommodation in dormitory or private room (duvets and pillows provided), possibility of half board, lunch basket, aperitif boards, refreshing drinks, ... but also local dishes of the day (diots, beef burgundy, ...) and homemade pastries (blueberry pie, lemon pie, sweet potato pie, coconut chocolate cake...).
Set against the slopes of the Criou, facing the Tuet and the ridges of the Dents d'Oddaz, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike. A real balcony, overlooking the valleys of the Giffre and the Arve.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 13/05/2024 to 17/05/2024
- From 20/05/2024 to 31/05/2024
- From 01/06/2024 to 30/09/2024
Additional information
Location complements
Closest village or station: Samoëns.
Walking time from the nearest car park: 2 hours of walking
Possible access by path: The path of the foot of the crêt (the easiest): 2h15 - 740m of drop - The path of Crêt (more aerial): 2h00 - 560m of drop. Also accessible with a bat donkey, mountain bike, snowshoes, ski touring, all-terrain wheelchair and joëlette.
Coach parking.
- References topo guides: Tour de dents blancs (website) - topo FFRP 741
- IGN maps: TOP 25 - 3530 ET.
Services for children
Baby bath, high chair, special sleeping bag, cot.
Sustainable tourism
Electricity produced by pico power plant thanks to hydraulic energy! Spring water at 4°C. Local and seasonal products
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
No motorized vehicles. At best a VTTAE if you master the slopes ;)
Tips
2-day tour of the teeth of Oddaz
Contact
Phone :
04 50 90 10 91
06 72 91 47 58
Email : refugedufolly@gmail.com
Website : www.refuge-du-folly.fr
Facebook : www.facebook.com/people/refuge-du-folly/100063715953115/
Google+ : maps.google.com/?cid=164657079084576537
Open period
From 13/05 to 17/05/2024.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Half-board only and reservation required.
From 20/05 to 31/05/2024, daily.
Half-board only and reservation required.
From 01/06 to 30/09/2024, daily.
From October 2 to May 18, 2024, the refuge is unguarded in winter, but a part is open unguarded (15 beds, 3 blankets per bed, tables, benches, no heating or electricity). Reservations recommended to ensure room availability.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 68 people
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 29/03/2024
www.samoens.com
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Price(s)
Night: 17 to 24 €
Breakfast: 6 to 9 €
Picnic to take away: 11 to 15 €
Half board (pp): 37 to 48 € (Including hearty breakfast.).
Discount for children aged 4 to 12.
Room supplement: €7.
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