Refuge de Nice
4.3About
Refuge de Nice sits at 2,232m in the Alpes-Maritimes, north of the Vallée de la Vésubie. Most hikers approach from the Promenade des Anglais area or via the GR5, which passes directly by the hut. Allow 4–5 hours from lower trailheads depending on your starting point. The final section climbs steeply but is well-marked. Access is hiking only; no cable car or vehicle road reaches the refuge.
The hut sleeps 54 in dormitory rooms and has basic mountain accommodation. Full meals are provided—dinner and breakfast are included with your stay, and packed lunches are available. The refuge runs year-round but is quietest November through March. There are no showers, and WiFi is not available. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. You'll have a sink, water, and heating. Toilets are basic.
Book directly with the refuge by email or phone. Summer weekends (June–September) fill quickly; aim for 4–6 weeks ahead during peak season. Mid-week stays are easier to secure. Off-season (November–April) typically has space available. Contact the FFCAM or call ahead before planning your visit. The hut is managed by the Club Alpin Français and enforces standard alpine hut etiquette: early dinners, lights out by 22:00, departure by 09:00.
The hut sleeps 54 in dormitory rooms and has basic mountain accommodation. Full meals are provided—dinner and breakfast are included with your stay, and packed lunches are available. The refuge runs year-round but is quietest November through March. There are no showers, and WiFi is not available. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. You'll have a sink, water, and heating. Toilets are basic.
Book directly with the refuge by email or phone. Summer weekends (June–September) fill quickly; aim for 4–6 weeks ahead during peak season. Mid-week stays are easier to secure. Off-season (November–April) typically has space available. Contact the FFCAM or call ahead before planning your visit. The hut is managed by the Club Alpin Français and enforces standard alpine hut etiquette: early dinners, lights out by 22:00, departure by 09:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August, earlier if you want specific bed assignments. Contact the refuge by email or phone.
Open June to September, staffed year-round with reduced capacity outside summer months.
Hike 4–5 hours from the Vallée de la Vésubie or Promenade des Anglais area; the GR5 passes directly by the hut. No road or cable car access.
Full dinners and breakfasts included; dormitory beds only with no WiFi or shower facilities—basic mountain hut setup.
Yes, but the final steep section and 4–5 hour approach require basic fitness and hill-walking experience; not a casual walk.
Location
44.1044, 7.4004
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 54
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 93 62 59 99
- Website
- https://refugedenice.ffcam.fr/
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