Buvette de Mayse
3.1
Haute-Savoie, France
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Buvette de Mayse sits at 2,002m in the Chaîne des Aravis, between the Lac de Peyre and Col de la Loze. Reach it from the Pesey-Nancroix valley via a 2–3 hour hike starting around 1,400m; the trail is well-marked but steep in sections. Most parties arrive from the north via the GR5 or approach from Manigod to the west. The hut lies on a major hiking axis connecting the Chaîne des Aravis to the Massif des Bornes.
Buvette de Mayse is small and basic—19 beds spread across simple dorms. Expect shared washing facilities and no heating beyond a wood stove in common areas. The guardian serves drinks, light snacks, and simple meals; book dinner ahead if possible. The season typically runs June through September, depending on snow conditions. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. This is a working refuge designed for hikers, not a comfortable mid-range hut. The setting is open pasture with views across the Aravis chain.
Contact the hut directly to book beds and meals. July and August fill quickly on weekends; aim to call 2–3 weeks ahead for these periods. Outside summer, the guardian may reduce services or close temporarily. Expect to pay cash on arrival—confirm payment methods when booking. The hut is managed informally; English is not guaranteed, so French phone skills help.
Buvette de Mayse is small and basic—19 beds spread across simple dorms. Expect shared washing facilities and no heating beyond a wood stove in common areas. The guardian serves drinks, light snacks, and simple meals; book dinner ahead if possible. The season typically runs June through September, depending on snow conditions. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. This is a working refuge designed for hikers, not a comfortable mid-range hut. The setting is open pasture with views across the Aravis chain.
Contact the hut directly to book beds and meals. July and August fill quickly on weekends; aim to call 2–3 weeks ahead for these periods. Outside summer, the guardian may reduce services or close temporarily. Expect to pay cash on arrival—confirm payment methods when booking. The hut is managed informally; English is not guaranteed, so French phone skills help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut has only 19 beds. Outside peak season, 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient.
Open June to September; staffing varies—call ahead to confirm availability outside July–August.
From Pesey-Nancroix valley: 2–3 hour hike starting at 1,400m via steep but well-marked trail. Alternatively, approach from Manigod to the west or join the GR5 from the north.
Basic refuge with 19 beds in simple dorms and shared facilities; bring a sleeping bag. Meals and drinks available but limited—stock up beforehand if dietary needs are specific.
Yes for fit hikers, but the approach from Pesey-Nancroix is steep in sections and gains 600m in 2–3 hours; the GR5 approach is less technical.
Location
45.9786, 6.4214
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