Refuge de Chardonnière
5.0About
Refuge de Chardonnière sits at 1,360m in Haute-Savoie, accessible from the hamlet of Chardonnière via a straightforward 1.5-hour walk. The hut works well as a base for day hikes into the surrounding terrain or as an overnight stop on longer valley traverses. Road access reaches Chardonnière itself; from there, the path climbs steadily through forest with minimal scrambling.
The refuge sleeps 20 across dorm beds and 2 private rooms. Hot showers are available—a practical advantage at this elevation. The guardians provide meals; book your dinner order when you arrive. The hut operates year-round, though confirm opening dates for winter visits. There is no WiFi, so come ready to disconnect.
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone to check availability and reserve beds. Private rooms should be booked well ahead, especially for summer weekends. July and August fill quickly; June and September offer better odds for last-minute bookings. Most visitors arrive mid-week in shoulder seasons. Off-season (October to April) typically allows walk-in visits, but phone ahead to confirm the guardians are present.
The refuge sleeps 20 across dorm beds and 2 private rooms. Hot showers are available—a practical advantage at this elevation. The guardians provide meals; book your dinner order when you arrive. The hut operates year-round, though confirm opening dates for winter visits. There is no WiFi, so come ready to disconnect.
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone to check availability and reserve beds. Private rooms should be booked well ahead, especially for summer weekends. July and August fill quickly; June and September offer better odds for last-minute bookings. Most visitors arrive mid-week in shoulder seasons. Off-season (October to April) typically allows walk-in visits, but phone ahead to confirm the guardians are present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone; as a small 20-bed hut, booking at least 2–3 weeks ahead is wise for summer weekends.
The refuge operates seasonally; confirm current opening dates by contacting them directly as staffing varies year to year.
Drive to the hamlet of Chardonnière, then walk 1.5 hours on a steady forest path with minimal scrambling to reach the hut at 1,360m.
The refuge has 20 dorm beds plus 2 private rooms, and hot showers are available—a real bonus at this elevation.
Yes; the 1.5-hour approach is straightforward and the hut works well as a base for day hikes or as a low-commitment overnight stop.
Location
46.1404, 6.7741
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Total
- 20
- Private rooms
- 2
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 90 11 40
- Website
- https://www.refuge-chardonniere.fr/
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