Refuge de Tête Rousse
2.9About
Refuge de Tête Rousse sits at 3165m on the north face of Mont-Blanc, in the Haute-Savoie. Most parties approach from Nid d'Aigle (reached by train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains) and climb the Goûter route in 3–4 hours. The hut is the standard staging point for Mont-Blanc ascents and sits in exposed, glaciated terrain where weather changes fast.
The refuge holds 72 beds across multiple dormitories and runs from mid-June through September. The FFCAM manages the hut and provides cooked meals (dinner and breakfast) in the dining area. Toilet facilities are basic and water is melted from snow and ice; expect crowded conditions in July and August. The hut operates as a working base rather than a destination—most guests are here to climb Mont-Blanc the next day.
Book directly by email or phone at least 6 months ahead for July and August. Earlier and later in the season (June and September) you have more flexibility but still need to reserve 2–3 months in advance. Bring sleeping bags and warm layers; the hut provides blankets but the dormitories are cold at night. Arrive early in the afternoon if possible to acclimatize and eat dinner before dark.
The refuge holds 72 beds across multiple dormitories and runs from mid-June through September. The FFCAM manages the hut and provides cooked meals (dinner and breakfast) in the dining area. Toilet facilities are basic and water is melted from snow and ice; expect crowded conditions in July and August. The hut operates as a working base rather than a destination—most guests are here to climb Mont-Blanc the next day.
Book directly by email or phone at least 6 months ahead for July and August. Earlier and later in the season (June and September) you have more flexibility but still need to reserve 2–3 months in advance. Bring sleeping bags and warm layers; the hut provides blankets but the dormitories are cold at night. Arrive early in the afternoon if possible to acclimatize and eat dinner before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August, especially if you're climbing Mont-Blanc; contact them by email or phone to confirm availability.
Staffed mid-June through September; the hut closes outside this window due to snow and weather.
Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Nid d'Aigle (2,372m), then climb the Goûter route for 3–4 hours to the hut at 3,165m.
FFCAM provides cooked dinner and breakfast; beds are in shared dormitories, and water is available (showers are not typical at this altitude and exposure).
No—it's a high-altitude staging point for Mont-Blanc climbers in glaciated, exposed terrain; experience with alpine climbing and acclimatization is essential.
Location
45.8549, 6.8175
HutLists Score
2.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 72
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 58 24 97
- Website
- https://www.refugeteterousse.ffcam.fr/
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