How to reach the tourist office?
From 13/06 to 22/09.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
The first stage of this short itinerary takes you to the Sales refuge, set in the heart of an ancient alpine pasture in the Sixt-Passy nature reserve. Along the way, you'll encounter a succession of resurgences, waterfalls and exceptional panoramas.
From the Le Lignon parking lot, let the sound of the waterfalls guide you to the first two waterfalls on this first stage: the Cascade de la Pleureuse and the Sauffaz, which feed the Cascade du Rouget, known as the "Queen of the Alps".
Continue your ascent along the torrent de Sales, which leads to the cascade de Sales and then to the cascade de Trainant. Keep an eye out for ibex and marmots along the way.
The first stage of this short itinerary ends at the Refuge de Sales. The most courageous can continue on to the Dérochoir for a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc valley at sunset.
Complément d'informationsThis short hike is in a nature reserve, so please respect the regulations. Remember to book your overnight stay with the refuge de sales.
1/ From the "Le Lignon" parking lot, follow signs for "Refuge de Sales". Always follow this direction, passing the following signposts: "Cascades Pleureuse et Sauffaz" and "Chapelle de Sales" before arriving at the Refuge de Sales.
A beautiful 2 days escapade between resurgences, waterfalls and magnificent panoramas. In the southern part of the Sixt-Passy nature reserve, follow this beautiful itinerary towards the alpage of Sales and its soothing setting.
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval/Passy Nature Reserve, the biggest nature reserve in Haute-Savoie, covers a vast region and boasts two impressive glacier cirques (Fer à Cheval and Les Fonts), both bursting with spectacular waterfalls.
