How to reach the tourist office?
From 05/07 to 31/08 daily.
Distance : 22km
Duration : 11h00
Height difference : 1726m
Max altitude : 2282m
Wooden posts and yellow signs, indicating the names of localities and the remaining journey time. Reference topo guide "Rando Bus", n° 12a
Approximate route Samoëns - Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval Via the Refuge du Folly and the GRP Tour des Dents Blanches
Approximate PDF route Samoëns - Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval Via the refuge du Folly and the GRP Tour des Dents Blanches
2024 summer shuttle schedule
Are we going to climb part of the Tour des Dents Blanches? Use the destination's mobility network to hike for longer, without having to make the round trip.
Departure on foot from the center of Samoëns - Office de Tourisme
Cross the historic town of Samoëns to join the GR5 at Clévieux, follow signs for Les Fontaines.
Follow Grand Bois then Pied du Crêt.
At the Pied du Crêt parking lot, follow signs for the Refuge du Folly, which is on the Tour des Dents Blanches itinerary.
Continue towards Pas de l'Avoine. At the Combe aux Puaires junction, follow signs for Lac de la Vogealle.
Go around the lake towards the Refuge de la Vogealle.
Descend towards Chalet du Boret.
Then head towards Bout du Monde.
Follow signs for Chalet de Prazon, then Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
Arrival at Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval - Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval / Return by shuttle bus.
A starting point for numerous races and circuits, the Refuge du Folly is the perfect place to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their fi...
A unique area with impressive rock faces, cliffs 2000 metres high, and hiking trails past numerous waterfalls.
Located in the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve, this refuge can be reached in 3-4 hours' walk from the Fer-à-Cheval cirque.
