The refuge in winter

From 18 March to the closing of La Flégère lift

Winter information

– It’s winter, so there’s no running water. We melt the snow to cook and serve coffee. There’s no shower, no tap water.

– A dry toilet is at your disposal

– During summer, we have a capacity of 25 beds in dormitories equipped with duvets and pillows unheated.

– Only the restaurant room is heated.

Get to the refuge (Winter)

Climb from la Flégère to the Refuge

Time: 1h00

Elevation Gain: 613 m

Difficulty: Easy

Starting at the top of the lift « l’Index »

Prepare your access by Flégère by consulting the sites of our partner: City of Chamonix or “La compagnie du Mont Blanc

Climb from la Flégère to Col de Belvedere

Time: 3h00

Elevation Gain: 750 m

Difficulty: Easy

For more information, you can contact the Compagnie des Guides and the Haute Montagne Office . Don’t forget to check the weather.

Climb from la Flégère to Col du Dard

Time: 3h15

Elevation Gain: 500m

Difficulty: Easy

For more information, you can contact the Compagnie des Guides and the Haute Montagne Office . Don’t forget to check the weather.

Book your stay now on our “Booking” page

The refuge will close on September 29, 2023.

The refuge closes its doors for the 2023 summer season from Friday September 29.