L'Aulp de Marlens
4.3About
L'Aulp de Marlens sits at 1657m in the Chaîne de la Randa massif, north of Annecy in Haute-Savoie. The hut is reached via the Randa valley from the village of Manigod (allow 2 hours from the car park). Summer approaches are straightforward hiking on well-marked trails; winter access depends on snow conditions and your winter hiking fitness. The setting sits between rolling pastural terrain and higher limestone peaks, making it a solid base for day walks across the Chaîne.
The hut operates year-round and sleeps around 30 people in mixed dormitories. Half-board meals are standard: dinner and breakfast included with your bed. The kitchen handles vegetarian requests if you mention them when booking. There are pit toilets and limited washing water—bring a headlamp and expect basic Alpine hut conditions. Mobile signal is weak but sometimes present. The hut is managed by FFCAM and runs on a volunteer basis, so standards and opening dates can shift.
Book directly by phone well ahead if you're aiming for summer weekends; July and August fill fast. Winter visits are quieter but confirm opening before you travel—the hut may operate weekends only or close entirely during cold spells. Arrive with cash; card payments are unreliable.
The hut operates year-round and sleeps around 30 people in mixed dormitories. Half-board meals are standard: dinner and breakfast included with your bed. The kitchen handles vegetarian requests if you mention them when booking. There are pit toilets and limited washing water—bring a headlamp and expect basic Alpine hut conditions. Mobile signal is weak but sometimes present. The hut is managed by FFCAM and runs on a volunteer basis, so standards and opening dates can shift.
Book directly by phone well ahead if you're aiming for summer weekends; July and August fill fast. Winter visits are quieter but confirm opening before you travel—the hut may operate weekends only or close entirely during cold spells. Arrive with cash; card payments are unreliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends and July–August; 2–4 weeks ahead is usually sufficient for this hut.
L'Aulp de Marlens operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your winter hiking experience.
Start from the Manigod village car park and hike up the Randa valley on well-marked trails; allow 2 hours to reach the hut at 1657m.
The hut offers meals and basic dormitory beds; confirm shower availability and meal times when you call ahead.
Yes—the summer approach is straightforward hiking on clear trails, making it accessible for fit beginners, though winter visits require winter mountaineering skills.
Location
45.8045, 6.3991
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- FFCAM
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- Phone
- +33 4 50 64 19 35
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