Refuge de Miage
5.0About
Refuge de Miage sits at 1564m in the Mont-Blanc massif, above the Vallée de Montjoie near Saint-Gervais. The hut is accessible year-round by car via a narrow road through the Gorges de la Diosaz, then a short walk of 10–15 minutes to the refuge. It's also reachable on foot from the Nid d'Aigle train station (90 minutes) or as part of longer treks in the Mont-Blanc region. Summer walkers use it as a base for day hikes to local tarns, ridges and scrambles across open moorland.
The refuge sleeps 70 people in shared dorms. Half-board is available year-round; meals are cooked daily and served communal-style. The kitchen is basic but reliable. There's no electricity or heating except for a wood stove in the dining room, so expect cold dormitories in shoulder seasons. Water comes from the mountain and toilets are outside. The hut operates March through October; winter closure is firm.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the refuge directly by email or phone—they manage bookings themselves and respond quickly. Weekday slots fill slower. Expect the hut to be busy on fair-weather Saturdays in June, July and August. Arrive before 5pm to secure a good bunk and eat with the group.
The refuge sleeps 70 people in shared dorms. Half-board is available year-round; meals are cooked daily and served communal-style. The kitchen is basic but reliable. There's no electricity or heating except for a wood stove in the dining room, so expect cold dormitories in shoulder seasons. Water comes from the mountain and toilets are outside. The hut operates March through October; winter closure is firm.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the refuge directly by email or phone—they manage bookings themselves and respond quickly. Weekday slots fill slower. Expect the hut to be busy on fair-weather Saturdays in June, July and August. Arrive before 5pm to secure a good bunk and eat with the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call ahead for other seasons.
Open year-round, though staffing and services are reduced outside summer months—confirm availability before visiting.
Drive via the Gorges de la Diosaz road and walk 10–15 minutes, or hike 90 minutes from Nid d'Aigle train station.
The refuge serves meals and offers beds for 70 guests; confirm shower availability when booking, as it's limited at smaller refuges.
Yes—car and short-walk access makes it ideal for families and casual hikers; day hikes from the hut are well-suited to varying fitness levels.
Location
45.8392, 6.7599
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 60
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 93 22 91
- Website
- https://www.refugemiage.com/
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