At 3358 meters above sea level, on the border ridge, at the Col de Miage, in a very high mountain "decor" and in very marked solitude, dominating from 1600 m the plateau of the Miage chalets, a refuge due to fraternal work mountaineers "of the place".
Outside guarding periods: winter room with 15 places. Covers-dishes-pans.
Before your departure: think about tidying up the refuge, taking out your garbage cans, paying for your night and closing the door of the refuge.
Before your departure: think about tidying up the refuge, taking out your garbage cans, paying for your night and closing the door of the refuge.
Further information) :
Fill your bottles well because there is no source of water near the refuge.
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Location details
Saint-Gervais le Fayet SNCF station, then bus service La Gruvaz stop (after the village of Saint-Gervais) 10 min walk from the start of the trail.
From the Gruvaz car park – 1150m, access the Chalets de Miage (1559m, guarded refuge) – 1 hour.
Continue towards the Col de Miage via pastures, go up a rocky escarpment and the moraine to access the Plan-glacier refuge (2730m guarded refuge) – 3 hours.
Reach the glacier by crossing along the west slope (cable passages), cross the Miage glacier and reach the ledge marked with a red dot. Go up the spur towards the Col de Miage where the old refuge is located – 3 hours.
Count in total 7 to 8 hours. 2200m of elevation gain.
Access also possible from the Conscrits refuge -2602m via the Domes de Miage – 3670m in 7 hours.
From the Gruvaz car park – 1150m, access the Chalets de Miage (1559m, guarded refuge) – 1 hour.
Continue towards the Col de Miage via pastures, go up a rocky escarpment and the moraine to access the Plan-glacier refuge (2730m guarded refuge) – 3 hours.
Reach the glacier by crossing along the west slope (cable passages), cross the Miage glacier and reach the ledge marked with a red dot. Go up the spur towards the Col de Miage where the old refuge is located – 3 hours.
Count in total 7 to 8 hours. 2200m of elevation gain.
Access also possible from the Conscrits refuge -2602m via the Domes de Miage – 3670m in 7 hours.
- In high mountain
- In the mountains
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Type of accommodation
- Dorm room
Opening
- From 24/03 to 14/06/2024, every day. Unguarded winter shelter. From 15/06 to 15/09/2024, every day. Open 24 hours a day. Depending on weather conditions. From 24/16 /09 to 2024/14/06, every day.Winter shelter open and unguarded.
Prices
Prices | Min. | Max. |
---|---|---|
Night | 25.5 € | - |
Child night | 12.75 € | 20.4 € |
CAF member night | 12.75 € | - |
Half board (/ pers.) | 40 € | 70 € |
Further information) :
Excluding guarding, single price of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Saint Gervais.
More information on prices and reductions: https://refugedurier.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
More information on prices and reductions: https://refugedurier.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
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