Refuge de Trébentaz
5.0About
Refuge de Trébentaz sits at 1,865m in Haute-Savoie, a solid base for walking in the limestone plateaux east of Chamonix. The hut is accessed from the Vallée de la Dranse. Most parties approach from the north via Morzine or Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, a walk of roughly 3 to 4 hours depending on your starting point and the exact route. The terrain is forested lower down, opening to alpine pasture as you climb. Day walks from here reach the Pointe de Nyon and other modest summits that reward the effort with wide views across the Chablais range.
Refuge de Trébentaz operates as a simple mountain hut with 28 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Meals and drinks are available. Showers are on site. The hut has no WiFi. The refuge opens seasonally from spring through autumn; check opening dates directly as they vary with snow and staffing. This is not a place for comfort seekers, but the straightforward hospitality and location make it useful for walkers exploring the quieter parts of Haute-Savoie away from the busier Chamonix valleys.
Book direct by email or phone. Summer weekends and school holiday weeks (July and August) fill weeks ahead, so contact the hut at least 4 to 6 weeks before you plan to arrive. May through June and September through October are less crowded. Confirm the current season opening date before you travel.
Refuge de Trébentaz operates as a simple mountain hut with 28 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Meals and drinks are available. Showers are on site. The hut has no WiFi. The refuge opens seasonally from spring through autumn; check opening dates directly as they vary with snow and staffing. This is not a place for comfort seekers, but the straightforward hospitality and location make it useful for walkers exploring the quieter parts of Haute-Savoie away from the busier Chamonix valleys.
Book direct by email or phone. Summer weekends and school holiday weeks (July and August) fill weeks ahead, so contact the hut at least 4 to 6 weeks before you plan to arrive. May through June and September through October are less crowded. Confirm the current season opening date before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call direct to check availability and confirm your dates.
The refuge operates seasonally; contact them directly by email or phone to confirm staffed dates, typically June to September.
Approach from Morzine or Saint-Jean-d'Aulps via the Vallée de la Dranse; the walk takes 3–4 hours depending on your starting point.
The refuge has 28 beds and showers; meals are provided, but there is no WiFi.
Yes—the approach is straightforward and forested lower down, and the day walks to modest summits like Pointe de Nyon are accessible to fit beginners.
Location
46.2675, 6.7919
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
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- Total
- 28
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 73 26 17
- Website
- http://refugetrebentaz.canalblog.com/
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