Refuge le Lindion

Refuge le Lindion sits at 2,126m on the eastern flank of the Chaîne du Reposoir, above the hamlet of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval in Haute-Savoie. The standard approach starts from the Sixt valley: allow 2.5 hours from Sixt village to reach the hut via the GR96 trail, ascending roughly 900m through forest and alpine meadow. The path is well-marked and consistently steep but never technical. Summer snow clears by late June, making the route accessible from then through September.

The hut operates as a staffed refuge managed by the FFCAM, sleeping 30 people in a mix of dormitory and small private rooms. Meals focus on traditional mountain fare: hearty evening menus feature local produce, and breakfast includes bread, jam, and hot drinks. The hut has running water and basic toilet facilities. There is no electricity or heating beyond the kitchen stove. The refuge opens late May through September, with reliable staffing from June onwards. Phone ahead in May and September as opening dates vary with snow conditions.

Midsummer weekends (July–August) fill quickly. Book at least three weeks ahead for Saturdays, or during school holidays book six weeks in advance. Contact the hut directly by telephone or email to reserve; payment typically requires a deposit. The refuge sits well-placed for onward climbs into the Chaîne du Reposoir and makes a solid base for multi-day traverses linking the Sixt and Vallon de Llo valleys.