About
Cabane de la Tour-Rouge sits at 2,400m on the north side of Mont-Blanc massif, in the Haute-Savoie. Access is via the Vallée de Montjoie from Saint-Gervais. The standard approach takes 3.5–4 hours from the Nid d'Aigle station (reached by rack railway from Saint-Gervais or foot trail in 2 hours). The trail crosses alpine meadows and scree to reach the cabin. Most parties approach this route in summer; winter access is technical and rarely attempted. The hut is managed by the FFCAM and sits on a popular route to Mont-Blanc via the Goûter Refuge and Trois-Monts Ridge.
The cabin is small and simple, with capacity for about 20 people in dormitory beds. Meals are basic mountain fare: breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner. There is no running water (melted snow in summer, or water sources nearby). The hut has no generator or electricity. Blankets are provided but bring your own sleeping bag. The cabin opens mid-June and closes mid-September, weather permitting. This is an emergency shelter and base camp rather than a comfortable hut; expect spartan conditions.
Book directly with FFCAM or through the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc tourist office. July and August fill quickly; contact 4–8 weeks ahead. The hut can be unstaffed on quiet days, so confirm opening dates before you travel. Bring a sleeping bag, torch, and warm clothes even in summer. Mobile reception is absent; communication is by landline only.
The cabin is small and simple, with capacity for about 20 people in dormitory beds. Meals are basic mountain fare: breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner. There is no running water (melted snow in summer, or water sources nearby). The hut has no generator or electricity. Blankets are provided but bring your own sleeping bag. The cabin opens mid-June and closes mid-September, weather permitting. This is an emergency shelter and base camp rather than a comfortable hut; expect spartan conditions.
Book directly with FFCAM or through the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc tourist office. July and August fill quickly; contact 4–8 weeks ahead. The hut can be unstaffed on quiet days, so confirm opening dates before you travel. Bring a sleeping bag, torch, and warm clothes even in summer. Mobile reception is absent; communication is by landline only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August; the hut fills quickly during peak season. Contact the FFCAM directly or use their online booking system.
The hut is staffed June to September; it may be accessible outside these months but without services or a guardian.
From Saint-Gervais, take the rack railway to Nid d'Aigle (or hike 2 hours), then follow the trail across alpine meadows and scree for 3.5–4 hours to reach the cabin at 2,400m.
Expect basic mountain hut accommodation with dormitory beds and meals provided by the guardian; shower facilities are limited or absent due to the remote location and altitude.
No—the 3.5–4 hour approach over scree and the 2,400m altitude make it best suited to experienced hikers; mountaineers use it as a base for technical objectives on Mont-Blanc.
Location
45.9046, 6.9245
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2.6
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.chamoniarde.com/actualites/divers/nouvelle-cabane-tour-rouge
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