Refuge du Fioux
2.6
Haute-Savoie, France
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Refuge du Fioux sits at 2,046m in the Chaîne du Reuil, above the Vallée Verte in Haute-Savoie. The main approach starts from the village of Morzine: follow the path via Nantaux (a steady 4–5 hours uphill). Alternatively, approach from Esserts-Salaz to the south in around 3 hours. The refuge sits on the GR5 long-distance route and serves as a natural stop for hikers traversing between the Dents du Midi and the Mont-Blanc massif approaches. The location offers direct access to the Chaîne du Reuil ridge walk, with the Pic de Nyon (2,002m) a short morning objective.
The hut is managed by FFCAM and operates from mid-June through mid-September. It has 40 beds across simple dorms and can serve around 50 people for meals. The guardian provides hot meals for guests and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring and toilet facilities are basic mountain standard. The refuge has no electricity or gas heating; warmth comes from a wood stove in the common room. Nights get cold at altitude even in summer, so bring a warm sleeping bag.
Book direct with FFCAM (contact details via the regional Portes du Soleil or Chamonix climbing club pages, or the main FFCAM website). July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. The hut can accommodate walk-ins outside peak season if space allows, but do not rely on it in midsummer.
The hut is managed by FFCAM and operates from mid-June through mid-September. It has 40 beds across simple dorms and can serve around 50 people for meals. The guardian provides hot meals for guests and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring and toilet facilities are basic mountain standard. The refuge has no electricity or gas heating; warmth comes from a wood stove in the common room. Nights get cold at altitude even in summer, so bring a warm sleeping bag.
Book direct with FFCAM (contact details via the regional Portes du Soleil or Chamonix climbing club pages, or the main FFCAM website). July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. The hut can accommodate walk-ins outside peak season if space allows, but do not rely on it in midsummer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier slots fill quickly on the GR5.
The refuge is staffed from June to September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing.
From Morzine via Nantaux takes 4–5 hours; from Esserts-Salaz (south) takes around 3 hours. Both routes are well-marked.
Expect half-board with dinner and breakfast; bunk beds in shared dorms with 6–12 bunks per room. No private rooms or en-suite showers.
Yes, if you're fit for steady uphill hiking; the 4–5 hour approach from Morzine is sustained but straightforward, not technical.
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45.8721, 6.7607
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