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Giffre Gorges – Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge loop from Le Lignon

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Giffre Gorges – Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge loop from Le Lignon

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Giffre Gorges – Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge loop from Le Lignon

08:00

16.2km

1,070m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.08 km for 2.42 km

After 4.63 km for 18 m

After 5.55 km for 3.73 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.44 km

Giffre Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The Giffre des Fonts is a tributary of the Giffre. Here you can admire the gorges it creates in the middle of the rocks, on a wooden bridge which brings even more charm to the setting.

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4.67 km

Refuge des Fonts

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This alpine refuge is at the heart of a natural setting. Like most refuges in the region, it only opens from June to September, during the summer season. Remember to …

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10.6 km

Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge

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This magnificent alpine refuge is only open during the summer season, from June to September. I advise you to make a reservation online to ensure a bed. You can also …

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10.8 km

Fantastic view from Refuge A. Wills

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12.6 km

View of the Sauffaz and Pleureuse waterfalls

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These two waterfalls are side by side, and impress with their flow. The setting is exceptional!

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15.9 km

Buvette and restaurant on the outskirts of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, offering food and drinks in a beautiful alpine setting. A great place to have a coffee before a long mountain walk or a cold beer afterwards.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

4.34 km

3.72 km

1.77 km

124 m

Surfaces

8.61 km

5.73 km

1.54 km

163 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

12°C

1°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Giffre Gorges – Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge loop from Le Lignon

Giffre Gorges

Refuge des Fonts

Anterne Alfred Wills Refuge

Fantastic view from Refuge A. Wills

View of Mont Blanc

View of the Sauffaz and Pleureuse waterfalls

Lignon Chalet

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