Mont Buet

Times and elevations are approximate. + means ascent and − means descent. Values marked net compare the start and end of the walking stage; they exclude the extra ups and downs along the trail. Travel by flight, road or lift is excluded from walking elevation figures. Flexible days are set by the leader.

DAY 1

Servoz To Refuge Moëde Anterne

Overview

Meet your mountain leader in the Chamonix valley for a kit check and a discussion of the route before travelling to Servoz. Bring a packed lunch, drinks and the clothing needed for a full day outside. The opening stage gives everyone time to settle into a steady walking rhythm.

Today’s Objective

Reach Refuge Moëde Anterne via the Pormenaz approach.

Route & Preparation

Climb through woodland and the Pormenaz pastures, leaving the valley settlements behind as the surrounding peaks come into view. The changing terrain makes this a mountain journey in its own right, rather than simply an approach to the summit.

Reach Refuge Moëde Anterne at around 2,000m in the afternoon. Settle into the shared hut accommodation, organise equipment and enjoy the setting beneath the Fiz. Your leader will review the forecast and explain the plan for the longer summit stage.

Approx. Time

5–6 hours

Elevation Change

+1,000m net

High Point / Reference

Refuge Moëde Anterne · approx. 2,000m

Overnight

Refuge Moëde Anterne

DAY 2

Col De Salenton, Mont Buet & Refuge De La Pierre à Bérard

Overview

After breakfast, leave the refuge and cross the quieter mountain ground towards Col de Salenton. This is the longest stage, so start with your food, water and extra layers organised for a sustained day on the trail.

Today’s Objective

Cross the Salenton area, attempt Mont Buet and descend to the Bérard refuge.

Route & Preparation

Continue towards Mont Buet’s 3,096m summit if conditions permit. The ground becomes rockier and more exposed to the weather as height is gained. Your leader will set the pace, select the appropriate route and decide whether the summit is suitable for the group that day.

Take time to appreciate the surrounding peaks before descending into the Bérard valley and the Pierre à Bérard refuge area, at 1,924m. The overnight plan depends on the refuge’s operating status; an alternative is required during the 2026–27 closure. Prepare for the final descent to Le Buet.

Approx. Time

Around 8 hours

Elevation Change

+1,400m / −1,450m

High Point / Reference

Mont Buet · 3,096m

Overnight

Pierre à Bérard refuge for operating seasons; alternative overnight required in 2026–27

DAY 3

Descend The Bérard Valley To Le Buet

Overview

Leave the Pierre à Bérard refuge area and follow the valley trail downhill towards Le Buet. The final stage passes alongside the stream and through the lower woodland.

Today’s Objective

Complete the descent to Le Buet and return to the Chamonix valley.

Route & Preparation

Follow the downhill trail past the Bérard waterfall and continue to Le Buet village and railway station.

Allow time for the agreed local transfer after the walk. The overnight arrangements and route are confirmed before booking.

Approx. Time

1½–2 hours, plus local transfer

Elevation Change

Approx. −600m

High Point / Reference

Start: Pierre à Bérard · 1,924m → Le Buet · approx. 1,330m

Overnight

Return to the Chamonix valley

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