Gîte de la Léchère
3.6
Valais, Switzerland
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Gîte de la Léchère sits at 1,850m in the Chaîne de la Chartreuse, north of Grenoble. The approach from Entremont-le-Vieux takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail through beech forest and alpine meadow. This is a valley-floor gîte rather than a high-altitude refuge, making it accessible for less experienced walkers. The location works well as a base for day walks in the Chartreuse massif or as a stopping point on longer ridge traverses.
The gîte operates year-round and has capacity for around 30 guests in mixed and private rooms. Meals are served daily and focus on local Chartreuse specialities—expect hearty mountain fare rather than restaurant ambition. Showers are available, and WiFi means you can plan onward routes or deal with urgent emails. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal compared to high-altitude CAF refuges. Winter access depends on snow conditions, so confirm beforehand if you're visiting December to March.
Book direct by email or phone at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, you can usually find space with a few days' notice. The gîte accepts cash and bank transfer. If you're combining this with higher routes—say, up to Hauts Plateaux du Vercors—factor in this as a comfortable intermediate night rather than pushing straight through.
The gîte operates year-round and has capacity for around 30 guests in mixed and private rooms. Meals are served daily and focus on local Chartreuse specialities—expect hearty mountain fare rather than restaurant ambition. Showers are available, and WiFi means you can plan onward routes or deal with urgent emails. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal compared to high-altitude CAF refuges. Winter access depends on snow conditions, so confirm beforehand if you're visiting December to March.
Book direct by email or phone at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, you can usually find space with a few days' notice. The gîte accepts cash and bank transfer. If you're combining this with higher routes—say, up to Hauts Plateaux du Vercors—factor in this as a comfortable intermediate night rather than pushing straight through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact them by email or phone directly—booking windows vary, but aim for at least 2–3 months ahead during summer weekends.
Open year-round, though staffing and services are more reliable June to September.
The main approach from Entremont-le-Vieux takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail through beech forest and alpine meadow; the gîte sits at 1,850m in the Chaîne de la Chartreuse.
Beds for around 30 people, showers, and WiFi—it's a valley-floor gîte rather than a spartan high-altitude hut.
Yes; the 2.5-hour approach is moderate, the low elevation of 1,850m is forgiving, and the location works well as a base for day walks or as a stopping point on longer routes.
Location
45.9202, 7.0987
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 783 30 64
- Website
- https://www.gitedelalechere.ch/
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