Refuge de Sales

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.

Description

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.

Equipment

Terrace
Book shop
Defibrillator
Outhouse
Waste management
Photovoltaic panel
Board games
Loan of games

Complément accueil

Homemade cooking

Comfort

Hand wash basins

Environments

Mountain location

Rates

Night: 20 €
Half board (pp): 50 €.

Tourist tax included.

Payment methods

Check
Cash

Bons plans

Itineraries from the refuge:
Bréche du dérochoir for views of Mont Blanc: 1h15
Pointe de Sales: 2h, 630m ascent.
Pointe d'Anterne: 3h, 880m ascent.
Tête Pelouse: 2h30, 650m ascent.
Tête de l'Ane: 3h, 940m ascent.
Multi-day hikes: Tour des Fiz and Tour du Haut-Giffre.

Every Monday from July 7 to August 25: As every year for the past 10 years, Nepalese Evenings with Dal Bhat, the national Nepalese dish cooked and served by Bis et Pur, Nepalese games, complimentary spiced tea. By reservation - 7 pm

Opening period

From 14/06 to 21/09.

Languages spoken

English
French
Italian

Adapted tourism

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

In the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval, take the direction "Cascade du Rouget" to reach the car park at the end of the road (altitude 1180 m), above the chalets of Lignon. From there, take the path and follow the signs. A little higher than the Pleureuse and Sauffaz waterfalls, at the junction, take the direction of Sales. Cross the Rouget river, continue towards Pas de Sales, Cascade de Trainant and alpage de Sales. IGN Map: 3530 ET. Walking time from the car park: 2 hours.

Itinerary

Documents

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Thèmes

Services for children : The ascent to the refuge is the ultimate family hike, with no particular difficulties. The route is varied, and children will be delighted to discover the waterfalls and the abundant flora and fauna. (marmot whistles, waterfall drizzle depending on the season, approaching ibex...)

Children's library and numerous board games, outdoor games (tree house, sandbox, wheelbarrow, stilts, tricycle and trailer for group adventures, soccer cage and ball for teenagers, giant wooden games...).

Prices and menus for children under 12

Exclusive and fun idea: educational sheets for younger children to download and fill in on the way up, to avoid the traditional "when will we get there?

Answers at the refuge, with a little surprise for those who play along.

And always :
the "Nature Discovery" backpack loaned by the refuge for fun walks higher up (8-12 years). Don't hesitate to ask for it!
New for 2025 : In addition to regular events (storytelling evenings, Nepalese evenings, tastings, botanical outings, sharing aperitifs...), new events are planned for summer 2025
Tips : Itineraries from the refuge:
Bréche du dérochoir for views of Mont Blanc: 1h15
Pointe de Sales: 2h, 630m ascent.
Pointe d'Anterne: 3h, 880m ascent.
Tête Pelouse: 2h30, 650m ascent.
Tête de l'Ane: 3h, 940m ascent.
Multi-day hikes: Tour des Fiz and Tour du Haut-Giffre.

Every Monday from July 7 to August 25: As every year for the past 10 years, Nepalese Evenings with Dal Bhat, the national Nepalese dish cooked and served by Bis et Pur, Nepalese games, complimentary spiced tea. By reservation - 7 pm
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles : Only accessible on foot