Refuge du Requin
1.0
2,516m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Refuge du Requin sits at 2,516m in the Mont-Blanc massif on the French side of the Alps. Approach from Saint-Gervais via the Nid d'Aigle cable car, then hike 3–4 hours across the Tête Rousse Glacier to reach the hut. Winter access requires glacier travel skills and avalanche awareness. The route is straightforward in summer but demands respect for crevasse fields and exposed terrain.
The refuge has 57 beds across shared dormitories. FFCAM serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast; bring or buy lunch supplies. Water comes from glacier melt—reliable in season. The hut runs from mid-June to mid-September. Toilets are basic. This is a working base for Mont-Blanc ascents and glacier traverses, not a rest stop. Expect cold nights and the sound of other climbers moving before dawn.
Book directly by phone as early as possible. July and August fill 3–4 months ahead, especially weekends. June and September are quieter but bring variable weather and crevasse hazard. The hut closes for winter; confirm opening dates each season. Arrive with your own sleeping bag and torch. Mobile reception is unreliable—don't depend on it for emergencies.
The refuge has 57 beds across shared dormitories. FFCAM serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast; bring or buy lunch supplies. Water comes from glacier melt—reliable in season. The hut runs from mid-June to mid-September. Toilets are basic. This is a working base for Mont-Blanc ascents and glacier traverses, not a rest stop. Expect cold nights and the sound of other climbers moving before dawn.
Book directly by phone as early as possible. July and August fill 3–4 months ahead, especially weekends. June and September are quieter but bring variable weather and crevasse hazard. The hut closes for winter; confirm opening dates each season. Arrive with your own sleeping bag and torch. Mobile reception is unreliable—don't depend on it for emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead during summer season; call ahead to check availability and confirm your arrival date.
Refuge du Requin is staffed from June to September; winter access is possible but requires glacier skills and should be arranged in advance.
Take the Nid d'Aigle cable car from Saint-Gervais, then hike 3–4 hours across Tête Rousse Glacier to the hut; summer route is straightforward but you must be comfortable on glacier terrain.
The hut has 57 beds in shared dormitories and serves hot dinner and breakfast; bring snacks or buy extras at the hut.
No—the glacier approach requires crevasse awareness and basic mountaineering skills; this hut is best for hikers comfortable on exposed terrain and in crevasse fields.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 57
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 82 96 10 51
- Website
- https://refugedurequin.ffcam.fr/