Refuge de Bostan
5.0About
Refuge de Bostan sits at 1763m in the Haute-Savoie, in the shadow of the Mont-Blanc massif. Most hikers approach from the Vallée de Montjoie. The walk from Saint-Gervais takes 4–5 hours depending on your route and fitness. The hut is accessible year-round on foot; winter approach requires mountain sense.
The refuge holds 70 beds across mixed dorms and 7 private rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen serves substantial alpine fare—expect cheese, cured meats, vegetables, and hearty stews. Showers are available, though hot water can be rationed in peak season. There is no WiFi; this is a proper refuge, not a hotel. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services tighten in winter. The season for reliable food service and full facilities runs May through September.
Book directly by email or phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for July and August. June, September, and early October fill steadily too—plan ahead if you're targeting these months. Private rooms book furthest out. Outside peak season, you have more flexibility but confirm availability before driving up. The hut is popular with families on summer weekends and with ski tourers in spring, so expect crowded dorms on Friday and Saturday nights. Winter ascents require proper preparation and avalanche awareness.
The refuge holds 70 beds across mixed dorms and 7 private rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen serves substantial alpine fare—expect cheese, cured meats, vegetables, and hearty stews. Showers are available, though hot water can be rationed in peak season. There is no WiFi; this is a proper refuge, not a hotel. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services tighten in winter. The season for reliable food service and full facilities runs May through September.
Book directly by email or phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for July and August. June, September, and early October fill steadily too—plan ahead if you're targeting these months. Private rooms book furthest out. Outside peak season, you have more flexibility but confirm availability before driving up. The hut is popular with families on summer weekends and with ski tourers in spring, so expect crowded dorms on Friday and Saturday nights. Winter ascents require proper preparation and avalanche awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; email or call directly—details are on the hut's listing.
Open year-round, though staffing and services are most reliable from June to September.
Approach from Saint-Gervais in the Vallée de Montjoie; the walk takes 4–5 hours depending on your route and fitness.
Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is standard; the kitchen serves alpine fare with cheese and cured meats, and the refuge has showers.
Yes—the 4–5 hour approach from Saint-Gervais is moderate and the hut is accessible year-round on foot, though winter requires mountain sense.
Location
46.1234, 6.7792
HutLists Score
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Total
- 70
- Private rooms
- 7
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 90 10 94
- Website
- https://www.refugedebostan.fr/
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