Refuge de Sales

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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.

Homemade cooking

Types

  • Refuge
  • Mountain chalet
  • Dormitory

Capacity

  • Total capacity: 54

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • Italian
  • English
  • French

Services

  • Breakfast
  • Booking obligatory
  • Half-board
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic hampers
  • Running water

Furniture

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

Accessibility

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Prices

From 14/06/2025 to 21/09/2025

Price Min. Max.
Night 20€
Half board (pp) 50€
Night : 20 € Half board (pp) : 50 €

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash

Opening

From 14/06 to 21/09.

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Complementary services

Tips

Routes to discover from the refuge: Bréche du dérochoir :1h15 Pointe de Sales: 2h, 630m vertical drop. Pointe d'Anterne: 3h, 880m vertical drop. Tête Pelouse: 2h30, 650m vertical drop. Tête de l'Ane: 3 hours, 940m vertical drop. Hike over several days: Tour des Fiz and tour du Haut-Giffre

Conditions of access for motorized vehicles

Only accessible on foot

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. Prices and menus adapted to children under 12. Exclusive and fun idea: educational cards 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, so you can take a fun walk higher up (8-12 years), don't hesitate to ask for it! our children's library, with a host of board games and outdoor play equipment: tree house, sandpit, wheelbarrow, stilts, tricycle and trailer for group adventures, soccer cage and ball for teenagers, giant wooden games...

Our good plans

Routes to discover from the refuge: Bréche du dérochoir :1h15 Pointe de Sales: 2h, 630m vertical drop. Pointe d'Anterne: 3h, 880m vertical drop. Tête Pelouse: 2h30, 650m vertical drop. Tête de l'Ane: 3 hours, 940m vertical drop. Hike over several days: Tour des Fiz and tour du Haut-Giffre