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 first steps.
Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps, this hike will enable you to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains.
Accommodation in dormitories or bedrooms (comforters and pillows provided, bring your own silk sheet), half-board option, packed lunches, aperitif boards, soft drinks... but also local dishes of the day (diots, farcement, croziflette, fondue...) and homemade pastries (blueberry tart, lemon tart, sweet potato tart, chocolate coconut fondant...).
Backing onto the slopes of Criou, facing Tuet and the ridges of Dents d'Oddaz, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike (to the famous Lac Des Chambres for example, or to Pointe de Bellegarde for the more motivated), or a base for more mountaineering-oriented itineraries (Pointe des Avoudrues). A veritable balcony overlooking the Giffre and Arve valleys, you'll never forget its sunsets!
Accommodation in dormitories or bedrooms (comforters and pillows provided, bring your own silk sheet), half-board option, packed lunches, aperitif boards, soft drinks... but also local dishes of the day (diots, farcement, croziflette, fondue...) and homemade pastries (blueberry tart, lemon tart, sweet potato tart, chocolate coconut fondant...).
Backing onto the slopes of Criou, facing Tuet and the ridges of Dents d'Oddaz, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike (to the famous Lac Des Chambres for example, or to Pointe de Bellegarde for the more motivated), or a base for more mountaineering-oriented itineraries (Pointe des Avoudrues). A veritable balcony overlooking the Giffre and Arve valleys, you'll never forget its sunsets!
- 2-day tour of the teeth of Oddaz
Rates
Rates
Discount for children aged 4 to 12.
Room supplement: €7.
Room supplement: €7.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Capacity
Capacity
68 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 68 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 28 May 2025 until 28 September 2025 - Open everyday
From October 10, 2025 to April 30, 2026, the refuge will be unguarded in winter, but with an unguarded open area (15 beds, 3 blankets per bed, tables, benches, no heating, fireplace or electricity). Reservations recommended to ensure room availability. Between May 1 and 28, we'll be on site to prepare for the season, and turn the refuge from winter to summer.
From 10 October 2025 until 30 April 2026 - Open everyday
From October 10, 2025 to April 30, 2026, the refuge will keep an unguarded open area (15 beds, 3 blankets per bed, tables, benches, no heating, fireplace or electricity). Reservations are recommended to ensure there is enough room in the bedrooms. Between May 1 and 28, we'll be on site to prepare for the season, and turn the refuge from winter to summer.
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Nearest village or resort: Samoëns. Walking time from nearest parking lot: 2h. Access by footpath: Le chemin du pied du crêt (easiest): 2h15 - 740m ascent - Le chemin du Crêt (more aerial): 2h00 - 560m ascent. Also accessible by mountain bike (for the very experienced), snowshoe, ski touring and joëlette. Coach parking - References topo guides: Tour de dents blanches (website) - topo FFRP 741- IGN maps: TOP 25 - 3530 ET.
