Refuge du Couvercle

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The new cover refuge is open!

From the terrace of the refuge, an exceptional panoramic view of the Géant glacier, Mont-Blanc, north face of the Grandes Jorasses... It is the starting point for many mountaineering races...Excluding security, room open for 22 places.

Further information) :

Lunchtime and evening catering

Tips and Suggestions

Hiking over several days: Glacier hikes – Tour of the Mer de Glace..
Mountaineering races
Access reserved for good hikers / mountaineers equipped for glacier progression.
Many dizzying ladders.

Catering and refueling

For special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), remember to notify us when booking.
Hot & cold drinks, sweet or savory snacks, lunch… you will also find something to recharge your batteries during the day.

We speak: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian

Rankings & Labels

Location details

Nearest village or resort: Chamonix.
Departure from Chamonix, Montenvers train.
Different possible accesses but all passing over glacier and difficult terrain as well as dizzying ladders.
– IGN maps: 3630 OT

In the mountains
In high mountain

Capacity

Total capacity: 64

Type of accommodation

Dorm room

Opening

Opening hours from June 16 to September 25, 2024
Monday	Open
Tuesday	Open
Wednesday	Open
Thursday	Open
Friday	Open
Saturday	Open
Sunday	Open

Guarded refuge.

Opening hours from October 01, 2024 to April 08, 2025
Monday	Open
Tuesday	Open
Wednesday	Open
Thursday	Open
Friday	Open
Saturday	Open
Sunday	Open

Winter refuge is open and unguarded.

Non-guarding information: to improve your reception conditions at the refuge, by avoiding overcrowding and by making the payment of overnight stays more reliable, it is now necessary to reserve your overnight stay if you wish to sleep at the Cover refuge.
Reservation here: https://refugeducouvercle.ffcam.fr/index.php?alias=reservation-hg&_lang=FR

The refuge has a role of general interest and is a place of shelter and relief. We ask you to demonstrate pedagogy and kindness towards all users.

From 16/06 to 25/09, every day. Guarded shelter. From 01/10 to 08/04, every day. Winter shelter is open and not guarded. Information excluding guarding: to improve your reception conditions at the refuge, by avoiding overcrowding and by making payment for nights more reliable, it is now necessary to reserve your night if you wish to sleep at the Couvercle refuge. Reservation here: https://refugeducouvercle.ffcam.fr/index.php? alias=reservation-hg&_lang=FRThe refuge has a role of general interest and is a place of shelter and relief. We ask you to demonstrate pedagogy and kindness towards all users.

Prices

Further information) :

See all rates and reductions on: http://refugeducouvercle.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html

Excluding babysitting, single rate of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Chamonix.

Free for children under 8 years old

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