Refuge de Platé
3.6About
Refuge de Platé sits at 2,032m on the Mont-Blanc massif's northern flank in Haute-Savoie. The main approach is from Samoëns via the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval; count on 4–5 hours from the village car park. You can also reach it from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval in 3–4 hours. Both routes climb through beech and spruce forest before opening onto alpine meadow. The hut marks a junction for Mont-Blanc approaches and traverses across the northern limestone ridges.
The refuge is managed by FFCAM and operates year-round, with the busiest season April through September. It sleeps 35 in mixed dormitory bays plus 3 private rooms; book these rooms months ahead if you need them. Meals are table d'hôte only—no packed lunch option. There's no WiFi. Water comes from a spring. The hut has a wood stove and operates a simple bar. Showers are available.
Book by email or phone as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill 8–10 weeks out. If you're climbing Mont-Blanc or crossing the Chaîne du Ruan, reserve early. Contact details and current availability are held by FFCAM; call ahead to check winter opening dates, as snow and avalanche risk can force temporary closure.
The refuge is managed by FFCAM and operates year-round, with the busiest season April through September. It sleeps 35 in mixed dormitory bays plus 3 private rooms; book these rooms months ahead if you need them. Meals are table d'hôte only—no packed lunch option. There's no WiFi. Water comes from a spring. The hut has a wood stove and operates a simple bar. Showers are available.
Book by email or phone as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill 8–10 weeks out. If you're climbing Mont-Blanc or crossing the Chaîne du Ruan, reserve early. Contact details and current availability are held by FFCAM; call ahead to check winter opening dates, as snow and avalanche risk can force temporary closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; contact the refuge by email or phone directly since it's a smaller hut with only 35 beds.
The refuge operates year-round, though staffing and services are best from June to September.
From Samoëns, take the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval approach (4–5 hours); alternatively, from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval in 3–4 hours. Both routes climb through forest then alpine meadow.
The refuge serves meals and has 35 beds across 3 private rooms and dormitories; there is no WiFi.
Yes—the approach hikes are moderate (3–5 hours) on well-marked paths, making it accessible to fit beginners, though the Mont-Blanc massif setting means you should be comfortable at altitude.
Location
45.9656, 6.7173
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 35
- Private rooms
- 3
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 6 47 20 05 87
- Website
- https://refugedeplate.ffcam.fr/
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