Chalet de Pré-Berger
2.7About
Chalet de Pré-Berger sits at 1,080m in the Chaîne du Reposoir, on the north face of the Mont-Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie. The hut is reached via the Vallée Verte from Taninge (allow 2.5 hours on foot) or from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (3 hours). A rough track also connects it to nearby valleys. The location puts you on classic trekking routes between the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval and the Désert de Platé plateau. This is working valley country rather than high alpine terrain, which means reliable access and stable weather in shoulder seasons.
The chalet operates as a simple refuge managed by FFCAM and can sleep around 30 people in shared dormitory rooms. Meals are available—order evening dinner when you book. The facilities are basic: running water and pit toilets. There is no shower. The hut typically opens year-round, though February closures can occur. Winter access requires mountaineering skills; summer and autumn are straightforward hiking seasons.
Book at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact FFCAM Haute-Savoie section directly or check the Parc National des Écrins regional hut listings. The Reposoir area draws steady weekend traffic from Geneva but never feels crowded compared to Mont-Blanc approach huts. Arrive early if walking from Taninge—the path is clear but has sections of loose scree near the hut.
The chalet operates as a simple refuge managed by FFCAM and can sleep around 30 people in shared dormitory rooms. Meals are available—order evening dinner when you book. The facilities are basic: running water and pit toilets. There is no shower. The hut typically opens year-round, though February closures can occur. Winter access requires mountaineering skills; summer and autumn are straightforward hiking seasons.
Book at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact FFCAM Haute-Savoie section directly or check the Parc National des Écrins regional hut listings. The Reposoir area draws steady weekend traffic from Geneva but never feels crowded compared to Mont-Blanc approach huts. Arrive early if walking from Taninge—the path is clear but has sections of loose scree near the hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; outside peak season, 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient.
Chalet de Pré-Berger is staffed from June to September; contact ahead for spring and autumn dates.
Hike 2.5 hours from Taninge or 3 hours from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval; a rough track also connects to nearby valleys.
Expect basic dormitory beds and meals (dinner and breakfast); shower facilities are limited—bring a towel and plan accordingly.
Yes—at 1,080m with moderate approach walks and working valley terrain, it's ideal for families new to Alpine trekking or hikers avoiding sustained high-altitude exposure.
Location
46.1519, 6.1976
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2.7
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- https://www.cas-geneve.ch/mCabPB.php
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