Les Trolles
2.6
Haute-Savoie, France
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Refuge des Trolles sits at 2,002m in the Chaîne des Aravis, on the border between Haute-Savoie and Savoie. Access from the Cormet de Roignon takes 1.5 hours on foot; from the Col de la Forclaz de Montmin, allow 2 hours. Both trails are well-marked and straightforward. The hut serves as a base for traverses across the Aravis range and reaches to Mont-Blanc viewpoints. The location works as a waypoint on the GR96 or as a standalone overnight on shorter regional loops.
The refuge sleeps 50 people in dormitory rooms. The guardian serves evening meals and breakfast. Facilities include a small shop for basics, and a water supply from a spring. The hut operates year-round but check conditions outside July–September, as winter access depends on snow stability and avalanche forecasting. The building is unheated in winter; bring a warm sleeping bag.
Book directly with the refuge 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August, when beds fill quickly on weekends. Contact them by phone (numbers available on FFCAM databases and alpine-huts.com listings) or email. Weekdays outside peak summer offer more flexibility. Winter visits require advance confirmation of access and guardian presence.
The refuge sleeps 50 people in dormitory rooms. The guardian serves evening meals and breakfast. Facilities include a small shop for basics, and a water supply from a spring. The hut operates year-round but check conditions outside July–September, as winter access depends on snow stability and avalanche forecasting. The building is unheated in winter; bring a warm sleeping bag.
Book directly with the refuge 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August, when beds fill quickly on weekends. Contact them by phone (numbers available on FFCAM databases and alpine-huts.com listings) or email. Weekdays outside peak summer offer more flexibility. Winter visits require advance confirmation of access and guardian presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3-4 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) require 4-6 weeks' notice.
Les Trolles is staffed from June to September, with the hut accessible year-round for winter mountaineers.
From Cormet de Roignon it's a 1.5-hour hike; from Col de la Forclaz de Montmin allow 2 hours—both routes are well-marked and straightforward.
The refuge serves dinner and breakfast; expect basic dormitory beds (50-person capacity) and cold-water washing facilities typical of mountain refuges at this altitude.
Yes—the approach trails are gentle and well-marked, making it accessible for fit families and hikers new to multi-day trips, though 2,002m elevation and mountain conditions still require basic Alpine experience.
Location
46.4588, 6.0674
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