Altitude refuge on the royal route of Mont Blanc giving access to the summit or the north face of the Bionnassay. Warm welcome. Camping forbidden.
Possibility of sleeping also on the Base Camp: nights in tents provided by the refuge
Further information) :
Restoration during guarding period.
Excluding local guarding permanently open in winter with 16 beds. No gas.
Excluding local guarding permanently open in winter with 16 beds. No gas.
Tips and Suggestions
Summits: Mont-Blanc + Aiguille de Bionnassay (mountaineering).
Day hike: From Bionnassay to the refuge, the use of crampons is sometimes necessary (1800 meters of altitude difference, 4 hours of climbing) – Nid d'Aigle to the refuge (00 m of altitude difference): 800 hours of climbing.
Hiking over several days: Summit of Mont Blanc: mountaineering, Tour du Mont Blanc (variant) hiking.
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Location details
Nearest village or resort: St Gervais or Les Houches
Walking time from the nearest car park: 4 hours from the hamlet of Bionnassay
Access possible by ski lifts: 2 hours from the Mont-Blanc Tramway arrival station
Access possible by trail and ski touring in winter (difficult access because crossing avalanche areas)
– IGN maps: Top 25 3531 ET
Walking time from the nearest car park: 4 hours from the hamlet of Bionnassay
Access possible by ski lifts: 2 hours from the Mont-Blanc Tramway arrival station
Access possible by trail and ski touring in winter (difficult access because crossing avalanche areas)
– IGN maps: Top 25 3531 ET
- In the mountains
- In high mountain
Capacity
Type of accommodation
- Recent construction
- Dorm room
Opening
- From 27/09/2023 to 20/05/2024, every day. Winter shelter open and unguarded. From 25/05 to 29/09/2024, every day.
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Half board (/ pers.) | 100.2 € | 120.2 € |
Further information) :
Possibility of using the base camp (night in a tent provided by the refuge)
33€ for the public
18€ for FFCAM members
Base Camp: opening to the public on June 20, 2024 and closing on September 22 at 8 a.m.
33€ for the public
18€ for FFCAM members
Base Camp: opening to the public on June 20, 2024 and closing on September 22 at 8 a.m.
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Home animals
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
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