Refuge du Laisonnay
3.3
Savoie, France
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Refuge du Laisonnay sits at 1,850m on the eastern slopes of the Massif de la Chartreuse, in the Savoie region south of Chambéry. The approach from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse takes 3 hours on a well-marked trail that follows the Granier valley. You can also reach the hut from the Col de Porte (2 hours) via the GR9, making it a logical stop on longer Chartreuse traverses. The setting is quiet, with forest giving way to alpine pasture near the hut.
The refuge operates year-round and offers 40 beds in dormitory rooms. A shower facility is on-site, unusual for smaller Alpine huts at this elevation. Half and full board are available; the kitchen cooks straightforward mountain food. The hut sits outside the major national parks but within easy range of the Chartreuse's ridge walks and limestone peaks. Summer brings hikers tackling the Chaîne de Belledonne and Massif de la Chartreuse; winter sees fewer visitors but the hut remains open for snow-sports access.
Book directly through the hut for July and August weekends. The refuge can fill during school holidays and on French public holidays. Contact them at least two weeks ahead for these periods. Weekday visits in June and September are usually straightforward to arrange without advance booking.
The refuge operates year-round and offers 40 beds in dormitory rooms. A shower facility is on-site, unusual for smaller Alpine huts at this elevation. Half and full board are available; the kitchen cooks straightforward mountain food. The hut sits outside the major national parks but within easy range of the Chartreuse's ridge walks and limestone peaks. Summer brings hikers tackling the Chaîne de Belledonne and Massif de la Chartreuse; winter sees fewer visitors but the hut remains open for snow-sports access.
Book directly through the hut for July and August weekends. The refuge can fill during school holidays and on French public holidays. Contact them at least two weeks ahead for these periods. Weekday visits in June and September are usually straightforward to arrange without advance booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; shoulder seasons and weekdays have more availability.
Open year-round with a guardian present June to September; winter access is self-service.
From Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, follow the marked trail up the Granier valley for 3 hours; alternatively, take the GR9 from Col de Porte in 2 hours.
40 beds, hot showers, and meals served by the guardian during summer months.
Yes—the approach trails are well-marked and not steep, making it accessible for hikers with basic fitness.
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45.4473, 6.7816
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