Refuge de Loriaz
1.3
2,020m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de Loriaz sits at 2020m in the Chamonix valley, on the French side of Mont-Blanc. Most hikers reach it from Le Buet (1,155m) in 3–4 hours via the GR5 trail. The refuge marks a logical stop on the Mont-Blanc circuit or a base for day walks to Lac de Loriaz and the Aiguilles Rouges ridge. Weather here swings fast; bring a windproof even in summer.
The refuge has 49 beds split across multiple dorms and a few small rooms. Meals are generous—dinner and breakfast come standard with overnight stays. Water is reliable. The kitchen and dining area are tight but functional. The refuge opens year-round, though staffing is minimal November to March. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and off-trail navigation.
Book 4–6 months ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Contact the refuge directly by email or phone rather than through third-party booking sites—you'll get faster confirmation and can ask about dorm preferences or dietary needs. June and September fill quickly too. Expect to pay roughly €35–45 per person for half-board. The refuge doesn't accept credit cards; bring cash in euros.
The refuge has 49 beds split across multiple dorms and a few small rooms. Meals are generous—dinner and breakfast come standard with overnight stays. Water is reliable. The kitchen and dining area are tight but functional. The refuge opens year-round, though staffing is minimal November to March. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and off-trail navigation.
Book 4–6 months ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Contact the refuge directly by email or phone rather than through third-party booking sites—you'll get faster confirmation and can ask about dorm preferences or dietary needs. June and September fill quickly too. Expect to pay roughly €35–45 per person for half-board. The refuge doesn't accept credit cards; bring cash in euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for July–August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Call ahead directly or check refuges.net/CMS for availability since it's a French hut on the Mont-Blanc circuit.
Typically open June through September; staffing varies by season, so confirm dates before you go as weather and snow can affect access in early June and late September.
Start from Le Buet (1,155m) and follow the GR5 trail for 3–4 hours, gaining roughly 865m elevation. The trail is well-marked and moderate; no scrambling required.
Dinner and breakfast are included with your bed; the hut serves hearty mountain food. It has 49 beds in dorms and small rooms, but no shower—bring a sponge and towel.
Yes for fit hikers; the GR5 approach is moderate and well-trod, making it accessible to experienced hill-walkers. Families with older children (10+) who hike regularly will manage the 3–4 hour approach.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 49
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 6 52 53 69 73
- Website
- https://www.refuge-loriaz.com/