Folly mountain refuge

Samoëns Open

As the starting point for many hikes and trails, the Refuge du Folly offers you the chance to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains. It’s accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those just starting out.

Description

This hike is suitable for all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those just starting out, and will allow you to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of our mountains.
Accommodations are available in dorms or private rooms (duvets and pillows provided—just bring your own silk sheet), or even in tents. Half-board options are available, along with packed lunches, appetizer platters (including a new vegan tapas trio), refreshing drinks, … as well as local daily specials (diots, farcement, croziflette, fondue…) and homemade pastries (blueberry tart, lemon tart, sweet potato tart, chocolate-coconut fondant…).
Nestled against the slopes of the Criou, facing the Tuet and the ridges of the Dents d’Oddaz, the refuge can be the destination for a day hike (to the famous Lac des Chambres, for example, or to the Pointe de Bellegarde for the more adventurous), or a base camp for routes more akin to mountaineering (Pointe des Avoudrues). A veritable balcony overlooking the Giffre and Arve valleys, you’ll never forget its sunsets!

Équipements

Covered picnic area
Bar
Terrace
Book shop
Car park
Restaurant
Waste management
Hydroelectric power plant
Board games
Drying area
Loan of games

Services

Pets welcome
Breakfast
Bedlinen hire
Bivouac
Half-board
Restaurant
Picnic hampers

Confort

Baby equipment
Bunk beds
Shower
Family bedroom

Environnements

Mountain view

Tarifs

From 10/10/2025 to 30/04/2026
Night: 7 € (Overnight stay in unguarded refuge).

From 22/05 to 28/09/2026
Night: 17 to 24 €
Half board (pp): 50 €
Half-board (child): 25 to 37 €
Full board (pp): 65 €
Full board (child): 35 to 47 €.

Discount for children aged 4 to 12.
Room supplement: €7.

Modes de paiement

Check
Cash
Credit transfer

Bons plans

2-day tour of the teeth of Oddaz

Période d'ouverture

From 22/05 to 28/09/2026 daily.

Langues parlées

English
Spanish
French

Capacités

Nombre de chambres : 5
Capacité totale : 72
Nombre d'hébergements deux personnes : 1
Nombre d'hébergements quatre personnes : 2
Nombre d'hébergements six personnes : 1

Tourisme adapté

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

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.

Schedule

Documents

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Animaux acceptés avec supplément : Non

Dogs are allowed in the rooms at night but are not permitted in the dormitory; however, they may sleep on the ground floor. There is no extra charge for dogs. Please call the shelter to request permission before booking.

Type de clientèle

Walkers/hikers
Home school groups
Holiday Camps Home

Thèmes

Services for children : Baby bath, high chair, special sleeping bag, cot.
Sustainable tourism : Electricity produced by pico power plant thanks to hydraulic energy! Spring water at 4°C. Local and seasonal products
Tips : 2-day tour of the teeth of Oddaz
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles : No motorized vehicles. At best a VTTAE if you master the slopes ;)