Please note reception conditions changed this summer 2023 due to TMB work.
Due to the work at the Nid d'Aigle station, reception of the public for overnight stays is only possible from Friday to Sunday and by reservation only.
The refuge welcomes you every midday for your lunches.
Facing the Pointe Percée, the highest point of the Aravis massif, and dominated by the Aiguilles du Goûter (3 m) and Bionnassay (863 m), our terrace is conducive to contemplation. The impressive Bionnassay glacier is just a stone's throw away: those early in the morning will no doubt come across an ibex on its moraine.
Mountaineers coming down late from the roof of Europe will always be welcomed: they can even reward themselves with a fondue!
The dormitories are equipped with duvets and pillows, you will only need a personal sheet-sack.
Sanitary facilities are available in the refuge and outside. There is no shower.
We can provide you with a picnic room for people who want to cook themselves: remember to bring your cooking equipment. Our cook can also prepare pasta, omelettes or cold cuts throughout the day.
Summits: On the Mont-Blanc route. Pleasant 2h30 route for neophyte or experienced walkers. After the chalets de l'Are, walk along the moraine of the Bionnassay glacier, follow an aerial passage in metal stairs clinging to the rock 20 minutes from the refuge, premises open in winter. Day hike: From the Nid d'Aigle refuge in the direction of Tête Rousse, le Goûter, you can go to the forest hut which is an hour's walk away, from there you will see the Chamonix valley. Walk that requires no specific equipment, no vacuum, easy even for accompanied children. You can go to the Tête Rousse refuge, this walk is reserved for experienced and equipped walkers. You have to cross the Tête Rousse glacier before reaching the refuge.
Access conditions for motorized vehiclesNot accessible by motorized vehicles
Catering and refuelingThe refuge offers catering at lunchtime for passing hikers and half-board for those who wish to enjoy the tranquility of a night in the mountains.
Services for childrenThe Nid d'Aigle refuge is referenced by the FFCAM in the "Refuges en famille" guide. Activities to do around the refuge: Fauna and flora, high environment
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Location details
Access possible by: The Mont-Blanc Tramway (cogwheel train) 10 mins. Access also possible from the Bellevue gondola, Les Houches, along the railway line, 1 hour.
Access by the path which is located above the Crozat car park, towards Bellevue, the Col du Tricot and the chalet de l'Are. Pleasant 2 hour route for novice or experienced walkers. After the Are chalets, follow the moraine of the Bionnassay glacier, followed by an aerial passage using metal stairs clinging to the rock 30 minutes from the refuge.
– IGN maps: TOP 25 3531 – St Gervais ET.
- In the mountains
Capacity
Type of accommodation
- Dorm room
Opening
| Opening hours from June 15 to September 23, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
- From 15/06 to 23/09/2024. Overnight stays, reception of the public is possible by reservation only from Friday evening to Sunday evening inclusive.
Prices
We accept all types of payment: cash, checks and CB but we advise you to always have two payment solutions in the event of a technical problem.
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Services
Equipments
Services
Comfort
Activities on site
- Pedestrian sports
- Hike / walk
- Mountaineering
- Climbing sports / Rope sports
Home animals
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
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