Alfred Wills mountain refuge

Authentic, simple and good quality, this mountain refuge hut is located at the "Chalets d'Anterne". Accessible from Sixt in two hours via the beautiful waterfall of La Pleureuse. it is advisable to arrive in the afternoon to allow time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding pastures. For children from 5.

Description

This eco-friendly alpine chalet offers a simple welcome for 2 to 10 people. Duvets and pillows are provided. Facilities include a shower, three toilets and wash-basins. Bring your own sheet sleeping bag, or hire one of ours.
The team has created a mountain ambiance with typical dishes and a choice of organic wines.
During the day we offer baked ham and cheese, omelettes, selection of cold meats, home-made bilberry tart and drinks.
Dinner : (Following resupply) : home-made soup, roti-polenta or fondue, home-made dessert.

Équipements

• Terrace
• Book shop
• Defibrillator
• Raclette set
• Cheese fondue set
• Board games
• Drying area

Services

• Breakfast
• Bivouac
• Half-board
• Restaurant
• Picnic hampers

Confort

• Shower
• Pay shower

Environnements

• Mountain location

Modes de paiement

• Bank/credit card
• Cash

Bons plans

Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 itineraries.
Summits: Tête de Willy (unmarked)
Day hikes: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h return - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h return
Multi-day family hikes: Anterne (1st day climb to refuge, 2nd day lake and col d'Anterne, refuge des Fonts) - Tour de la chaîne des Fiz - Sixt as a family with donkeys.

Langues parlées

• English
• French

Capacités

• Capacité totale : 47

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

Closest village or station: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. At Sixt, follow the direction of the Rouget waterfall and continue to the end of the road to park at Lignon. Park before, at Fardelay if you want to do the loop circuit.
Walking time from the nearest car park: Le Lignon - Walking time 2 hours. Possibility to ride a horse, with a donkey (reserved place, stake)
Coach parking: Le Fardelay - Sixt Fer à Cheval.
- Topo guide references: OT Passy - Sixt.
- IGN map: TOP 25: 3530 ET

Complément réservation

It is recommended to book in advance, as the refuge is very popular.

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Thèmes

• Tips : Refuge on the Tour des Fiz and GR5 itineraries.
  Summits: Tête de Willy (unmarked)
  Day hikes: Alpage d'Anterne 5 h return - Lac d'Anterne: 7 h return
  Multi-day family hikes: Anterne (1st day climb to refuge, 2nd day lake and col d'Anterne, refuge des Fonts) - Tour de la chaîne des Fiz - Sixt as a family with donkeys.

• Sustainable tourism : Anterne is the center of the Sixt nature reserve, so we've set up an eco-responsible refuge: waste sorting, some purchases from local suppliers, certified cleaning products, packaging made from recycled materials...