Refuge
in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Refuge de Porcherey

Stopover gîte located on the heights of St Gervais and St Nicolas de Véroce, on the Mont Blanc tour and the Grande Traversée des Alpes. The keepers and their team welcome individuals and groups of up to 19 people to the shelter.
Summer or winter, come and enjoy lunch with friends or family in a traditional Savoyard refuge. In the indoor room or on the terrace facing the most beautiful panorama of the ski area: the Mont Blanc chain.
Would you prefer to spend a night with your family to prolong this special moment? The chalet has been completely renovated, toilets, showers for the comfort of all..

Home:
Catering only by reservation: Cuisine with a unique menu changing every day according to the seasons and arrivals from our local producers. Influenced cuisine and short circuits.

Bring a sleeping bag or sheet bag, bathroom linen not provided.
Further information) :
Catering only by reservation: Stuffing and fromage blanc accompanied by potatoes and salad. Home cooking using only fresh products.

Provide sleeping bag or sack sheet and a headlamp (dormitory without light), towels not provided.
Tips and Suggestions

Refuge on the route of the GR5.
Day hike: Mont Joly – Aiguilles Croches – Les Contamines – Mont d’Arbois
Hiking over several days: On the long-distance hiking trails of the Tour du Mont-Blanc (variant of Mont-Joly) and the Tour des Pays du Mont-Blanc.
Contact us, we organize your tailor-made stay

We speak French

Location details

Nearest village or station: Saint Nicolas de Véroce.
Walking time from the nearest car park: 20 mins walk.
Access possible by ski lift: 1 hour walk with snowshoes.
Possible access by path, on horseback, with a donkey, by mountain bike, on snowshoes, on cross-country and downhill skis.
Possible access authorized by 4X4 for the emergency services.
Food supply in St Nicolas village.
  • In the mountains

Capacity

Total capacity: 19
Number of dormitories: 2

Type of accommodation

  • Altitude chalet

Opening

Opening hours from April 11 to June 15, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
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ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Only on request
Opening hours from June 16 to September 30, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Opening hours from October 01 to December 17, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Only on request
Opening hours from December 18, 2024 to April 10, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
  • From 11/04 to 15/06, every day.Only on request.From 16/06 to 30/09, every day.From 01/10 to 17/12, every day.Only on request.From 18/12 to 10/04, every day.

Prices

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Management of waste
  • Solar panel
  • Rainwater collectors

Services

  • Breakfast
  • Half board
  • Catering
  • Guarded refuge in winter

Comfort

  • Hot showers

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Address

1380, route de Porcherey
St Nicholas of Véroce
74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
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