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Expert Tour des Fiz

Name: Expert Tour des Fiz
Brand: Bookatrekking
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 4 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> Challenge yourself on the full 4-day circuit around the Fiz mountain range near Mont Blanc
> Stay in authentic high-altitude refuges surrounded by waterfalls, cliffs, and alpine wildlife
> Experience one of the most spectacular and demanding routes in the French Alps

The 4-day Tour des Fiz is a classic alpine circuit for experienced hikers ready to explore the wilder side of Haute-Savoie. Towering limestone walls, deep valleys, and countless waterfalls define this dramatic landscape between the Mont Blanc and Arve valleys. Each day brings steep climbs, airy traverses, and rewarding descents, revealing the raw beauty of one of the most rugged massifs in the French Alps.

Starting from the panoramic plateau of Plaine-Joux, the route leads you across remote alpine pastures and through the heart of the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve. You’ll spend your nights in characterful mountain refuges such as Refuge de Sales, Refuge des Fonts, and Refuge Alfred Wills — each offering hearty meals and a genuine alpine welcome. Designed for sure-footed hikers with strong fitness, this 4-day Expert Tour des Fiz promises an intense yet unforgettable immersion into the high mountains.

Itinerary

Day

Passy Plaine-Joux – Refuge de Sales

Duration: 05:10 h

Distance: 11.2 km

Ascent: 1100 m

Descent: 580 m

Your trek begins in the panoramic viewpoint village of Plaine-Joux, overlooking the Mont Blanc massif. The trail ascends through larch forests and open alpine meadows, crossing streams and waterfalls along the way. As you gain altitude, the scenery becomes more dramatic, with limestone cliffs rising above the valley. After a steady climb, you reach the spectacular Cirque de Sales, home to the picturesque Refuge de Sales. Enjoy a warm mountain meal and a peaceful night surrounded by waterfalls and grazing ibex.

Refuge de Sales

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Refuge de Sales – Refuge des Fonts

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 9.21 km

Ascent: 370 m

Descent: 860 m

Your second day begins with a gentle walk through open alpine pastures before the path descends gradually into the wild valley of the Fonts. Along the way, waterfalls and limestone cliffs accompany you, creating a dramatic mountain setting. The trail alternates between rocky sections and soft grassy slopes, offering panoramic views of the Fiz range. As you reach the quiet basin of Refuge des Fonts, enjoy the serenity of its meadows and the sound of nearby streams — a peaceful place to rest after a full alpine day.

Refuge des Fonts

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Refuge des Fonts – Refuge Alfred Wills

Duration: 03:35 h

Distance: 9.92 km

Ascent: 840 m

Descent: 410 m

Your third day starts with a steady climb from the green valley of the Fonts toward the high pastures of Anterne. The trail winds through rocky slopes and flower-filled meadows, offering ever-wider views of the surrounding peaks. After a few steeper sections, the terrain opens up to a vast alpine plateau where marmots can often be seen. As you approach Refuge Alfred Wills, the limestone towers rise above you — a majestic end to a rewarding and wild mountain stage.

Refuge Aflred Wills

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Refuge Alfred Wills – Plaine-Joux

Duration: 05:15 h

Distance: 12.5 km

Ascent: 550 m

Descent: 1000 m

Your final day begins with a gentle ascent before the trail descends toward Plaine-Joux. The route offers magnificent views of the Mont Blanc massif and the limestone towers of the Fiz range. You’ll walk through forest paths and alpine clearings, gradually returning to civilization. As you approach Plaine-Joux, take one last look back at the wild beauty of the Fiz mountains — a perfect ending to your short but unforgettable alpine adventure.

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Tour des Fiz. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Half-board in Huts

Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.
Accommodation

During your Tour des Fiz, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. You'll sleep here in dormitories, as the booked mountain huts don't have any private rooms.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.