Alfred Wills mountain refuge
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Authentic, simple and good quality, this mountain refuge hut is located at the "Chalets d'Anterne". Accessible from Sixt in two hours via the beautiful waterfall of La Pleureuse. it is advisable to arrive in the afternoon to allow time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding pastures. For children from 5.
Description
This eco-friendly alpine chalet offers a simple welcome for 2 to 10 people. Duvets and pillows are provided. Facilities include a shower, three toilets and wash-basins. Bring your own sheet sleeping bag, or hire one of ours.
The team has created a mountain ambiance with typical dishes and a choice of organic wines.
During the day we offer baked ham and cheese, omelettes, selection of cold meats, home-made bilberry tart and drinks.
Dinner : (Following resupply) : home-made soup, roti-polenta or fondue, home-made dessert.
Departure possible from Plaine Joux as part of the tour des Fiz
Equipment
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Covered picnic area
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Restaurant
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Raclette set
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Cheese fondue set
Comfort
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Shower
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Pay shower
Environments
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Mountain location
Payment methods
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Bank/credit card
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Cash
Bons plans
Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 route.
Summits: Willy's Head (unmarked)
Day hike: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h A / R - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h A / R
Hike over several days with the family: Anterne (1st day ascent to the refuge, 2nd day on the lake and Anterne pass, Fonts refuge) - Tour of the Fiz chain - Sixt with family with donkeys.
Opening period
From 08/06 to 28/09/2024, daily.
From 01/06 to 27/09/2025, daily.
Languages spoken
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English
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French
Adapted tourism
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Not accessible in a wheelchair
Location
Closest village or station: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. At Sixt, follow the direction of the Rouget waterfall and continue to the end of the road to park at Lignon. Park before, at Fardelay if you want to do the loop circuit.
Walking time from the nearest car park: Le Lignon - Walking time 2 hours. Possibility to ride a horse, with a donkey (reserved place, stake)
Coach parking: Le Fardelay - Sixt Fer à Cheval.
- Topo guide references: OT Passy - Sixt.
- IGN map: TOP 25: 3530 ET
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Thèmes
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Tips : Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 route.
Summits: Willy's Head (unmarked)
Day hike: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h A / R - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h A / R
Hike over several days with the family: Anterne (1st day ascent to the refuge, 2nd day on the lake and Anterne pass, Fonts refuge) - Tour of the Fiz chain - Sixt with family with donkeys. -
Sustainable tourism : Anterne, it is the center of the Sixt nature reserve, so we have set up an eco-responsible refuge: sorting waste, certain short-circuit purchases, labeled cleaning products, packaging in recycled material ...