Chalet - Refuge de Nant Borrant
1.4
Savoie, France
About
Refuge de Nant Borrant sits at 2,068m in the Bauges massif, east of Annecy. The hut lies on the GR9 long-distance trail and serves walkers crossing between the Chaîne de Chamonix and Chaîne de Beaufort. Access from the village of Nant-Borrant takes 3 hours on a clear path through alpine pasture and forest. The final approach follows a stream valley with steady elevation gain.
The refuge is a traditional stone building run by FFCAM wardens. It sleeps 40 people in dormitory rooms and offers hot evening meals and breakfast. Water comes from the spring that gives the hut its name. A wood stove provides heating. The hut opens year-round but sees most use June through September. Winter visits require prior arrangement and self-sufficiency with fuel and food. Mobile signal is unreliable; internet access is not available.
Book directly by phone or post with the FFCAM section managing the hut. July and August fill 4-6 weeks in advance. Shoulder seasons (June, September, early October) are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs €45–55 depending on room type. The hut sits in Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges, not a national park, so regulations are less strict than higher alpine refuges. Bring a headtorch and wet-weather gear; exposed terrain above 2,400m offers little shelter.
The refuge is a traditional stone building run by FFCAM wardens. It sleeps 40 people in dormitory rooms and offers hot evening meals and breakfast. Water comes from the spring that gives the hut its name. A wood stove provides heating. The hut opens year-round but sees most use June through September. Winter visits require prior arrangement and self-sufficiency with fuel and food. Mobile signal is unreliable; internet access is not available.
Book directly by phone or post with the FFCAM section managing the hut. July and August fill 4-6 weeks in advance. Shoulder seasons (June, September, early October) are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs €45–55 depending on room type. The hut sits in Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges, not a national park, so regulations are less strict than higher alpine refuges. Bring a headtorch and wet-weather gear; exposed terrain above 2,400m offers little shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient for June and September.
The refuge is staffed from mid-June to mid-September.
Start from the village of Nant-Borrant and follow the marked path for 3 hours through forest and alpine pasture; the final section climbs a stream valley with steady gain to 2,068m.
The refuge serves dinner and breakfast; beds are in dormitory rooms (40 places total) and hot showers are available.
Yes—the 3-hour approach is straightforward on a clear path, though the steady elevation gain and remote location require basic fitness and navigation skills.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.refuge-nantborrant.com/