About
Gîte Notre Dame des Neiges sits at 1,650m in Haute-Savoie, serving walkers on routes through the northern French Alps. The gîte lies in the Chamonix valley area and makes a solid base for day hikes or a stop on longer traverses. Most access is on foot from nearby villages; check locally for exact trailhead details and typical approach times of 1–2 hours depending on your starting point.
The gîte has 50 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Half-board (demi-pension) is available: dinner and breakfast are included, with a simple communal meal structure typical of working mountain gîtes. Facilities include a kitchen if you want to cook, though self-catering options are limited. Hot showers and basic heating are standard. The gîte operates year-round, though demand peaks June to September. Winter access depends on snow conditions and your own mountain fitness.
Book direct by phone well ahead for summer weekends and July/August. The gîte fills quickly during school holidays and good weather. Outside peak season you may find space with shorter notice. Confirm current contact details and opening status before heading out, as mountain gîtes sometimes close for maintenance or staffing reasons.
The gîte has 50 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Half-board (demi-pension) is available: dinner and breakfast are included, with a simple communal meal structure typical of working mountain gîtes. Facilities include a kitchen if you want to cook, though self-catering options are limited. Hot showers and basic heating are standard. The gîte operates year-round, though demand peaks June to September. Winter access depends on snow conditions and your own mountain fitness.
Book direct by phone well ahead for summer weekends and July/August. The gîte fills quickly during school holidays and good weather. Outside peak season you may find space with shorter notice. Confirm current contact details and opening status before heading out, as mountain gîtes sometimes close for maintenance or staffing reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the gîte by phone as soon as possible, especially for summer weekends; 4–8 weeks ahead is safer for July and August.
The gîte operates year-round, but call ahead in winter to confirm staffing and access conditions.
Approach on foot from nearby Chamonix valley villages in 1–2 hours depending on your trailhead; ask locally for exact routes.
Half-board (demi-pension) with dinner and breakfast is available; beds are in shared dormitory rooms.
Yes—the 1–2 hour approaches and day-hike focus make it accessible for hill walkers and families without serious Alpine experience.
Location
45.9410, 6.3214
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2.5
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Total
- 50
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 50 22 80 88
- Website
- https://www.gite-refuge-les-glieres.fr/
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