Chalet de la Froulaz

Chalet de la Froulaz sits at 1,945m in the Chaîne du Reposoir, a limestone massif north of Annecy. Most hikers approach from the village of Thônes to the west, a 2.5-hour climb via the Alpages de Froulaz. The hut is also reachable from the Sallanches side via Mont-Blanc views, adding 3 hours. The location works as a base for day walks to Pointe Noire (2,397m) and Mont Charvin, or as a stopping point on multi-day routes crossing the Reposoir.
The chalet operates year-round and sleeps around 30 in dormitory beds. The guardian serves meals (dinner and packed lunches) and provides hot water for washing. Facilities are simple: no showers or heating beyond the kitchen, and the toilet is an outside WC. The building suits hikers who value quiet location over comfort. Rooms fill fast in July and August, and December-February sees variable opening depending on snow and guardian presence.
Book directly with the guardian by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead in summer. July and early August are busiest. Winter visits require confirmation of opening and potential avalanche conditions on approach paths. The hut is managed independently, not by FFCAM, so terms differ from larger federation huts.