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[email protected] www.passy-mont-blanc.com – – From Lyon, take the A42 motorway. the take Lyon, From A40 motorway the take Annecy, From then Chamonix). direction, (Geneva the Follow at ExitLeave 21 (Passy). then Plaine- signs to Plateau d’Assy Joux. - - KEY RAILWAY STATION FOOTPATH WATERFALL DIFFICULT SECTION MORE DIFFICULT ALTERNATIVE LE BUET (ALT. 3,096 M) VIEW TOURIST office CLIMB (equipped site) Nicknamed “Mont-Blanc for ladies”, it overlooks a corrie (Les Fonts) and provides a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc CAR PARK HANG GLIDING AND and Aiguilles Rouges ranges and the Upper Giffre. PARAGLIDING take-off area GRENAIRON: 3½ HRS BUET: 4½ HRS GERS: 2½ HRS REFUGE DU GRENAIRON GITE DU LAC DE GERS GRENAIRON: 2½ HRS REFUGE DES FONTS PLATÉ: 5 HRS LES FONTS: 1½ HRS SALES: 2 HRS © IGN - Paris - Authorization No. 5015-028 ALFRED WILLS: ALFRED WILLS: 2½ HRS 2½ HRS 2 HRS LES FONTS: Mountain SALES: rescue 2½ HRS 3 HRS SALES: REFUGE ALFRED WILLS 4 HRS 112 3 HRS MOËDE-ANTERNE: The Tour des Fiz trail passes ALFRED WILLS: through the Passy and Sixt- 2½ HRS Passy nature reserves, a won- 2 HRS GERS: REFUGE DE SALES derful chance for a detailed 4½ HRS MOËDE-ANTERNE: look at the natural environ- ALFRED WILLS: ment. However, there are spe- BUET: PLATÉ: cific regulations about flora 2½ HRS 4½ HRS and fauna, camping, dogs, traffic etc. For full information about these regulations, check REFUGE DE MOËDE-ANTERNE out the following website: 3 HRS www.asters.asso.fr CHÂTELET: SALES: CHÂTELET:2 HRS 2½ HRS GOOD IDEA! REFUGE DE PLATÉ Hikers’ maps: Pays du Mont-Blanc SALES: (1:50,000) and Passy (1:25,000) 3½ HRS 2½ HRS (double-sided). MOËDE-ANTERNE: On sale in the tourist office: €6 + a free hiker’s guide PLATÉ: 2½ HRS PLATÉ: REFUGE DU CHÂTELET D’AYÈRES IGN map (Samoëns Haut-Giffre) - 4½ HRS CHÂTELET: IGN 3530ET 1 HR Retail price: €11.90 REFUGE DE VARAN 2 HRS VARAN: 1½ HRS CHÂTELET: CHEDDE SALLANCHES SERVOZ ST GERVAIS - LE FAYET REFUGE DE VARAN REFUGE DU CHÂTELET D’AYÈRES REFUGE DE MOËDE-ANTERNE REFUGE ALFRED WILLS KEY Cot Nature reserve High chair Books and games Baby changing facilities No dogs Kids’ menu Accessible by donkey Alt. 1,620 m – Sleeps 28 – All ages Alt. 1,425 m – Sleeps 25 – All ages Alt. 2,000 m – Sleeps 97 – Age 3+ Alt. 1,810 m – Sleeps 55 – Age 6+ The Refuge de Varan is set in old mountain pastures at the foot of the Aiguilles Le Châtelet is a small refuge backing onto the Fiz range and facing Located in the heart of Passy’s nature reserve close to the Pormenaz and This simple, high-quality, authentic refuge is one of the chalets in Anterne. Shower du Varan, overlooking the Arve Valley. From the sunny flower-decked patio, the magnificent Mont-Blanc. Guests can relax on the patio or in the Anterne lakes, the refuge offers a panoramic view of the Fiz and Mont-Blanc Arrive here in the afternoon so that you have time to enjoy the peaceful there is a unique panoramic view of Mont-Blanc. comfortable lounge. ranges, and a chance to see marmottes and lammergeiers. mountain pastures and the feeling of isolation. Means of payment accepted THE REFUGE THE REFUGE THE REFUGE THE REFUGE An easy path up to the refuge brings it within reach of all members of the Enjoy the comfortable, cosy beds in a beautiful timber chalet that provides The Moëde gives you a choice between the creature comforts of a This is an eco-responsible facility consisting of a mountain chalet and the former Online booking No debit cards family. Drinks, lunch menu, warm welcome throughout the day with a view of all the ambiance you might expect in the mountains. modern chalet and the authentic charms of the original building. It’s a cheesemaking hut. It provides simple accommodation for 2 to 10 people, with Mont-Blanc, and a cosy place to sleep. spacious, well-appointed refuge that caters for the whole family. duvets and pillows supplied. “Remember to bring your sleeping bag liner!” Holiday vouchers Debit cards Specialities: Enjoy our specialities from Savoie: röstiflette, potato fritters, pork With renewable energy and organic produce, it makes a clear commitment Specialities: Röstis, croûtes au fromage (“toasted cheese”), fondue, meat products and home-made blueberry tart. to eco-responsibility. Specialities: Home-made soup, blueberry tart and an organic wine list that’s home-made tarts and cakes. well worth the walk! WALKS FROM THE REFUGE Specialities: Roast pork with prunes and a traditional gratin savoyard, farce- WALKS FROM THE REFUGE • Les Ayères: 2 hrs – Change in altitude 219 m ment (potato, apple and bacon dish), fondue and a home-made diplomate WALKS FROM THE REFUGE *All the refuges accept cash • Refuge de Platé via the Col de Barmerousse: 4½ hrs – • Lac de Pormenaz: 2½ hrs – Change in altitude 527 m (bread pudding), organic fruit juice etc. • Arêtes de Willy (details from the warden) Change in altitude 775 m • Circuit des Fonts: a roundabout route back to the car park TRAIL WALKING WITH YOUR FAMILY • Pointe de Barmerousse (2,210 m): 2½ hrs – Change in altitude 590 m Easily accessible, making the Châtelet d’Ayères the ideal refuge WALKS FROM THE REFUGE The mountain refuges along the Fiz Trail provide an op- for a first night on the mountain! • Lac d’Anterne: 1¼ hrs – Change in altitude 255 m A special “afternoon nap” dormitory is set up near the patio and Trace Sallanches de Maupeou - Refuges Godefroy - Photo credits: Trace portunity to admire the scenery and have fun, with story- Easily accessible for children aged 5+ and the ideal refuge for Close by, you’ll see mountain goats, lammergeiers and Mount • Le Buet via the Col de Salenton: 4½ hrs – Change in altitude 1,150 m the parents so that all the family can get the most out of the day, ère telling evenings, kids’ playgrounds, frog ponds, treasure their first night on the mountain! Free for under 5s. Baby monitor. Pormenaz’ own pair of eagles. At the lake (Lac Vert), an instructor • Hike across the Aiguilles Rouges range at their own rhythm! For the more imaginative, the stream that hunts etc. Indoor and outdoor play area for little ones. Travel and nature will teach you how to fish! • Plaine-Joux: 3 hrs runs beside the refuge is ideal for dam-building and the sailing Whatever your age, the wardens will give you a warm film evenings for all (age 7+). Want more excitement? Try the via The refuge is surrounded by tarns (small mountain lakes, or of small boats. Nature slide show for all the family in the evening ferrata at Curalla (age 10+). “laouchets”) – ideal frog-spotting country! Standing alone in its Printed by: 1 welcome and create a unique experience for you and (age 5+). Also footballs, books and colouring books. your family! own Garden of Eden, it provides ample opportunity for seeing FAMILY WALKS local fauna, a delight for your budding David Attenboroughs! Lac Vert: a walk round it is always fun – 15 mins. Age 3+. Follow the Les Pti’Loups logo and find out what the refuges FAMILY WALKS Meanwhile, the youngest members of the family can safely enjoy FAMILY WALKS themselves in the sandpit at the refuge! on the Fiz Trail have to offer! Paragliding launch site – 15 mins.
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