Morillon–Sixt Fer-à-Cheval Hiking Bus via Les Grands Vans and the Gers Mountain Hut

Rando’bus is a unique way to hike in the Giffre Mountains using the summer shuttle service. Take advantage of the destination’s public transportation network to hike longer without having to walk the entire round trip.

Morillon Gondola Station
Take the Morillon Gondola (Line 7)
Go around the departure station of the “Les Esserts” chairlift and take the trail that passes under the two consecutive chairlifts (“Les Esserts” followed by “Bergin”)
Walk alongside the chairlift’s top station, then head toward the Igloo and then La Croix des 7 frères
Continue toward La Pointe de Cupoire
Continue toward the Tête des Saix, where you can admire the view of the Mont Blanc range and Lake Airon
The route continues toward the Col de Vernant and the Grands Vans, the highest point of the hike.
After the Col des Grands Vans, descend toward the Combe de Gers, then toward the lake and the Refuge de Gers.
Overnight stay at the Refuge de Gers:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 09 88 28 44 07 or 06 37 13 47 00 (via WhatsApp message only)

Day 2
Descend to the Porte chalets. Turn right toward Englène. Along this stretch, you can admire two waterfalls: the Saubody on the left and the Nant Large on the right.
From Englène, continue toward the Pont des Nants, then head down along the roadside to the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Arrival at the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval Bus Station—return by shuttle

Return by shuttle to the starting point