Refuge de la Braye

Refuge de la Braye sits at 1,423m in the Chaîne du Reposoir massif, Haute-Savoie. The hut is accessible via the Vallée Verte from Scionzier or from Cluses. Most hikers approach from the Cluses side: allow 2.5 to 3 hours from the roadhead at Montmin or the Col de Cou. The walk follows marked trails through alpine pasture and light forest. The terrain is straightforward but steady.
This is a working mountain hut run by the FFCAM. Capacity is modest—around 40 places—so expect simple dormitory accommodation. Half-board is available during the open season. Note that the hut has no mains water supply and no flush toilets; facilities are basic. The refuge opens from June through September, weather dependent. It serves as a base for hiking in the Reposoir and for scrambles into the limestone peaks around Pointe Noire de Lechaud.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The refuge fills quickly on Friday and Saturday nights in summer. Weekday visits in June and September are usually easier to arrange. A small donation box supplements the FFCAM's maintenance fund. Bring a headtorch and warm layers; nights are cold even in summer at this elevation.