It is the most accessible high mountain refuge from the Montenvers train.
Apart from guarding, the refuge has a room open in winter with 12 places.
Apart from guarding, the refuge has a room open in winter with 12 places.
This refuge is located, as its name suggests, on the side of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, which cannot be seen from the valley. At the base of famous towers and rocky needles, it is frequented by climbers who are also mountaineers because there are glaciers to access it.
Located several hundred meters above the Mer de Glace, it is a privileged place for hikers and climbers who can have breakfast on the terrace in the sun before setting off for a run, facing the Dent du Géant and at Mount Mallet.
Located several hundred meters above the Mer de Glace, it is a privileged place for hikers and climbers who can have breakfast on the terrace in the sun before setting off for a run, facing the Dent du Géant and at Mount Mallet.
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Lunchtime and evening catering
Access with mountaineering equipment
Access with mountaineering equipment
Tips and Suggestions
Many mountaineering and climbing routes on the surrounding peaks.
Access reserved for good hikers / mountaineers equipped for progression on glaciers and vertiginous ladders.
MOUNTAINEERING: Requin – Aiguille du Plan – Blaitière – Grépon – Aiguille de Roc – Fou (south face) + all the “modern” routes of l’Envers – Tour Verte – Pointe des Natillons
GLACIER HIKE: Tour of the Mer de Glace (Envers, Shark, Leschaux, Lid)
Certifications & Labels
Location details
Access: Montenvers train then path and ladders to reach the glacier. We go up the Mer de Glace on the left bank, then we reach the moraine when we see a large square painted on the rock. Ladders and ramp fitted on the slab then path to the refuge. 2h30 - 3h. Attention ! At the beginning of the season, snowfields to cross. Equipment required ice ax and crampons. Marking in yellow.
Closest access car park: Train du Montenvers. Access time 20 minutes by train and 3 hours ascent.
Access possible by ski lift: then, 3 to 4 hours of walking.
Possible access by path from Chamonix count the day 6-7h.
Coach parking: Les Planards.
– IGN map: 3630 OT – St Gervais les Bains n° 3531 ET
Closest access car park: Train du Montenvers. Access time 20 minutes by train and 3 hours ascent.
Access possible by ski lift: then, 3 to 4 hours of walking.
Possible access by path from Chamonix count the day 6-7h.
Coach parking: Les Planards.
– IGN map: 3630 OT – St Gervais les Bains n° 3531 ET
- In high mountain
Capacity
Type of accommodation
- Dorm room
Opening
Further information :
Dates to be confirmed
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Night | 8 € | Not disclosed |
Further information :
See all prices and reductions on: http://refugelenversdesaiguilles.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
Excluding babysitting, single rate of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Chamonix.
Excluding babysitting, single rate of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Chamonix.
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Services
Equipment
Services
Comfort
- Kitchenette
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Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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