Folly mountain refuge

Samoëns Ouvert

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.

Description

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!

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 28/05 to 28/09/2025
Night: 17 to 24 € (17€ in dormitory, 24€ in room)
Half board (pp): 50 € (Adult half-board in dormitory)
Half-board (child): 25 to 37 €
Full board (pp): 65 €
Full board (child): 35 to 47 €.

From 31/10/2025 to 29/04/2026
Night: 7 € (Overnight stay in unguarded refuge).

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 10/10/2025 to 30/04/2026 daily.
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.

Langues parlées

English
Spanish
French

Capacités

Nombre de chambres : 5
Capacité totale : 68
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.

Itinéraire

Documents

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Animaux acceptés avec supplément : Non

Pets welcome at no extra charge.

Thèmes

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 ;)
Sustainable tourism : Electricity produced by pico power plant thanks to hydraulic energy! Spring water at 4°C. Local and seasonal products
Services for children : Baby bath, high chair, special sleeping bag, cot.