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Tour du Mont Blanc Refuges

Tour du Mont Blanc Refuges

All the refuges where you can stay on the TMB - with altitude, capacity, and booking information.

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48 Refuges
Auberge De Bionnassay (1320m), Saint Gervais - France
🇫🇷 France

Auberge De Bionnassay (1320m), Saint Gervais - France

Traditional guesthouse in Saint Gervais, a popular stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 320 m4,331 ft
Capacity 45 people
Season June - September
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Auberge Des Glaciers (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Auberge Des Glaciers (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Welcoming guesthouse in La Fouly, Switzerland, offering mountain comfort on the TMB.

Altitude 1 600 m5,249 ft
Capacity 56 people
Season June - September
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Auberge Du Truc (1750m), Saint Gervais - France
🇫🇷 France

Auberge Du Truc (1750m), Saint Gervais - France

Alpine guesthouse perched at 1750m with exceptional panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif.

Altitude 1 750 m5,741 ft
Capacity 28 people
Season June - September
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Auberge Gite Bon Abri (1444m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Auberge Gite Bon Abri (1444m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland

A peaceful haven in Champex-Lac, Switzerland, ideal for recharging on the TMB.

Altitude 1 444 m4,738 ft
Capacity 54 people
Season June - September
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Auberge La Boerne (1395m), Chamonix - France
🇫🇷 France

Auberge La Boerne (1395m), Chamonix - France

Historic 18th century chalet in Chamonix, offering warm accommodation on the TMB.

Altitude 1 395 m4,577 ft
Capacity 31 people
Season June - September
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Auberge La Grande Ourse (1300m), Trient - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Auberge La Grande Ourse (1300m), Trient - Switzerland

Charming guesthouse in Trient, Switzerland, offering diverse accommodation options on the TMB.

Altitude 1 300 m4,265 ft
Capacity 80 people
Season June - September
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Auberge Mont-Blanc (1300m), Trient - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Auberge Mont-Blanc (1300m), Trient - Switzerland

Guesthouse in Trient with comfortable dormitories, private rooms and mountain cuisine.

Altitude 1 300 m4,265 ft
Capacity 120 people
Season June - September
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Auberge Refuge De La Nova (1554m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France
🇫🇷 France

Auberge Refuge De La Nova (1554m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France

Mountain refuge in Bourg Saint Maurice, a stop on the GR TMB with board and modern facilities.

Altitude 1 554 m5,098 ft
Capacity 63 people
Season June - September
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Cabane Du Combal (1968m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Cabane Du Combal (1968m), Courmayeur - Italy

Authentic accommodation nestled at 1968m in Courmayeur, on the TMB route in Italy.

Altitude 1 968 m6,457 ft
Capacity 23 people
Season June - September
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Chalet 'Le Dolent' (1634m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Chalet 'Le Dolent' (1634m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Peaceful refuge in La Fouly, Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps on the TMB.

Altitude 1 634 m5,361 ft
Capacity 30 people
Season June - September
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Chalet La Grange (1443m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Chalet La Grange (1443m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland

Picturesque refuge in Champex-Lac, Switzerland, offering mountain comfort on the TMB.

Altitude 1 443 m4,734 ft
Capacity 12 people
Season June - September
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Chalet Les Meandres (1120m), Les Houches - France
🇫🇷 France

Chalet Les Meandres (1120m), Les Houches - France

Chalet in Les Houches with sunny terraces, an ideal starting point for the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 120 m3,675 ft
Capacity 28 people
Season June - September
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Gite Alpage De La Peule (2100m), Orsieres - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Gite Alpage De La Peule (2100m), Orsieres - Switzerland

Alpine gite in Orsieres, Switzerland, with raclette cheese at altitude on the TMB.

Altitude 2 100 m6,890 ft
Capacity 33 people
Season June - September
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Gite D'Alpage Les Ecuries De Charamillon (1900m), Chamonix - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite D'Alpage Les Ecuries De Charamillon (1900m), Chamonix - France

Alpine gite in Chamonix with panoramic views of Mont Blanc from its sunny terrace.

Altitude 1 900 m6,234 ft
Capacity 19 people
Season June - September
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Gite De La Fouly (1590m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Gite De La Fouly (1590m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Comfortable gite for hikers in La Fouly, Switzerland, on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 590 m5,217 ft
Capacity 17 people
Season June - September
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Gite La Lechere (1710m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Gite La Lechere (1710m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Gite on the Tour du Mont Blanc in La Fouly, in the heart of Switzerland.

Altitude 1 710 m5,610 ft
Capacity 27 people
Season June - September
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Gite Le Moulin (1350m), Chamonix - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite Le Moulin (1350m), Chamonix - France

Mountain gite in Chamonix, a unique refuge nestled in the Alps near Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 350 m4,429 ft
Capacity 38 people
Season June - September
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Gite Le Pontet (1170m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite Le Pontet (1170m), Les Contamines - France

Gite in Les Contamines-Montjoie, a classic starting point for the TMB with friendly atmosphere and traditional cuisine.

Altitude 1 170 m3,839 ft
Capacity 61 people
Season June - September
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Gite Le Randonneur Du Mont Blanc (1900m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Gite Le Randonneur Du Mont Blanc (1900m), Courmayeur - Italy

Restored chalet in Courmayeur offering comfort and views of the Mont Blanc massif.

Altitude 1 900 m6,234 ft
Capacity 25 people
Season June - September
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Gite Les Melezes (1170m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite Les Melezes (1170m), Les Contamines - France

Fully renovated chalet in Les Contamines with stunning views and a sunny terrace.

Altitude 1 170 m3,839 ft
Capacity 12 people
Season June - September
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Gite Mermoud (1300m), Vallorcine - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite Mermoud (1300m), Vallorcine - France

Charming gite in Vallorcine, in the heart of the Mont Blanc Country, blending history and serenity.

Altitude 1 300 m4,265 ft
Capacity 19 people
Season June - September
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Gite Michel Fagot (1000m), Les Houches - France
🇫🇷 France

Gite Michel Fagot (1000m), Les Houches - France

Comfortable gite in the Chamonix valley at Les Houches, with warm dormitories and practical services.

Altitude 1 000 m3,281 ft
Capacity 36 people
Season June - September
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Hotel Chalet Val Ferret (1780m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Hotel Chalet Val Ferret (1780m), Courmayeur - Italy

Intimate hotel in Courmayeur with 7 rooms and views of the Val Ferret mountains.

Altitude 1 780 m5,840 ft
Capacity 21 people
Season June - September
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Hotel Du Col De Fenetre (1700m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Hotel Du Col De Fenetre (1700m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Peaceful refuge in La Fouly, Switzerland, in the heart of the Alps on the TMB.

Altitude 1 700 m5,577 ft
Capacity 37 people
Season June - September
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Hotel Edelweiss (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Hotel Edelweiss (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland

3-star hotel-chalet in La Fouly, Switzerland, combining comfort and mountain setting.

Altitude 1 600 m5,249 ft
Capacity 60 people
Season June - September
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Hotel Funivia (1400m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Hotel Funivia (1400m), Courmayeur - Italy

Renovated alpine chalet at the foot of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur, welcoming and comfortable.

Altitude 1 400 m4,593 ft
Capacity 15 people
Season June - September
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Hotel Lavachey (1642m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Hotel Lavachey (1642m), Courmayeur - Italy

Peaceful hotel in Courmayeur at the heart of the Tour du Mont Blanc trails.

Altitude 1 642 m5,387 ft
Capacity 21 people
Season June - September
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La Ferme A Piron (1164m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

La Ferme A Piron (1164m), Les Contamines - France

Authentic refuge in Les Contamines on the Tour du Mont Blanc, offering stunning panoramic views.

Altitude 1 164 m3,819 ft
Capacity 12 people
Season June - September
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Les Chambres Du Soleil (1550m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France
🇫🇷 France

Les Chambres Du Soleil (1550m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France

Peaceful accommodation in Bourg Saint Maurice, a haven of tranquillity with local cuisine.

Altitude 1 550 m5,085 ft
Capacity 24 people
Season June - September
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Maya-Joie (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Maya-Joie (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland

Unique Swiss refuge in La Fouly with various accommodation options on the TMB.

Altitude 1 600 m5,249 ft
Capacity 45 people
Season June - September
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Refuge De La Balme (1706m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge De La Balme (1706m), Les Contamines - France

Mountain refuge in Les Contamines offering comfort and exceptional panoramas in nature.

Altitude 1 706 m5,597 ft
Capacity 40 people
Season June - September
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Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme at the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme at 2443m on the Tour du Mont Blanc
🇫🇷 France

Refuge De La Croix Du Bonhomme (2443m), Beaufort Sur Doron - France

FFCAM refuge at the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme at 2443m, one of the highest on the French TMB. 105 beds and a 30-place winter shelter.

Altitude 2 443 m8,015 ft
Capacity 105 Guests
Season June - September
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Refuge de la Flégère at 1877m on the Grand Balcon Sud above Chamonix, with panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif
🇫🇷 France

Refuge De La Flégère (1877m), Chamonix - France

Refuge de la Flégère at 1877m on the Grand Balcon Sud above Chamonix. Directly accessible by cable car from Les Praz, with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif.

Altitude 1 877 m6,158 ft
Capacity ~60 Guests
Season June - Mid-September
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Refuge de Miage at 1560m with the Glacier de Miage in the background, Saint Gervais, France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge De Miage (1560m), Saint Gervais - France

Small remote refuge at 1560m facing the Glacier de Miage, on a wild TMB variante south of Mont Blanc. Cash only, 31 places.

Altitude 1 560 m5,118 ft
Capacity 31 Guests
Season June - September
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Refuge De Nant Borrant (1459m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge De Nant Borrant (1459m), Les Contamines - France

Traditional chalet in Les Contamines offering comfort and refreshments at the foot of Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 459 m4,787 ft
Capacity 37 people
Season June - September
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Refuge Des Mottets (1864m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge Des Mottets (1864m), Bourg Saint Maurice - France

Charming chalet in the Glacier Valley in Bourg Saint Maurice, with regional cuisine.

Altitude 1 864 m6,115 ft
Capacity 80 people
Season June - September
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Refuge Des Pres (1935m), Les Contamines - France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge Des Pres (1935m), Les Contamines - France

Renovated refuge in Les Contamines-Montjoie facing Mont Blanc, with dormitories and private rooms.

Altitude 1 935 m6,348 ft
Capacity 30 people
Season June - September
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Refuge du Col de Balme at 2190m on the France-Switzerland border, with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Swiss Valais Alps
🇫🇷 France

Refuge Du Col De Balme (2190m), Col De Balme - France

A tiny 25-place refuge right on the France-Switzerland border at the Col de Balme, with 360-degree views of Mont Blanc and the Swiss Valais.

Altitude 2 190 m7,185 ft
Capacity 25 Guests
Season June - Mid-September
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Refuge Du Fioux (1505m), Saint Gervais - France
🇫🇷 France

Refuge Du Fioux (1505m), Saint Gervais - France

Refuge in Saint Gervais with panoramic views and hiking trails nearby.

Altitude 1 505 m4,938 ft
Capacity 22 people
Season June - September
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Refuge du Lac Blanc at 2352m with the Mont Blanc massif and Chamonix Aiguilles reflected in the lake
🇫🇷 France

Refuge Du Lac Blanc (2352m), Chamonix - France

One of the most photographed spots in the Alps, at 2352m above Chamonix, with a direct frontal view of the entire Mont Blanc massif reflected in the lake.

Altitude 2 352 m7,717 ft
Capacity 50 Guests
Season June - Late September
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Refuge Le Peuty (1328m), Trient - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Refuge Le Peuty (1328m), Trient - Switzerland

Warm refuge in Trient, Switzerland, a true gem of the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Altitude 1 328 m4,357 ft
Capacity 19 people
Season June - September
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Relais D'Arpette (1630m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Relais D'Arpette (1630m), Champex-Lac - Switzerland

Relay with wild and soothing charm in Champex-Lac, Switzerland, on the TMB.

Altitude 1 630 m5,348 ft
Capacity 120 people
Season June - September
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Rifugio Elena (2062m) in the upper Italian Val Ferret, with views of Mont Dolent and the glaciers on the Italian-Swiss border ridge
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio Elena (2062m), Courmayeur - Italy

The last refuge before Grand Col Ferret at 2062m in the Italian Val Ferret, with views of Mont Dolent and the glaciers of the Italian-Swiss border.

Altitude 2 062 m6,765 ft
Capacity 40 Guests
Season Mid-June - Mid-September
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Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini at 2195m in Val Veny, at the foot of the Col de la Seigne, with views of the Aiguille des Glaciers and the Lex Blanche glacier
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini (2195m), Courmayeur - Italy

Refuge at 2195m in Val Veny at the foot of the Col de la Seigne, the first Italian overnight stop on the TMB after crossing from France.

Altitude 2 195 m7,201 ft
Capacity 76 Guests
Season Mid-June - Mid-September
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Rifugio G. Bertone (2000m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio G. Bertone (2000m), Courmayeur - Italy

Italian refuge in Courmayeur offering stunning views of Mont Blanc.

Altitude 2 000 m6,562 ft
Capacity 60 people
Season June - September
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Rifugio Maison Vieille (1956m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio Maison Vieille (1956m), Courmayeur - Italy

Mountain refuge in Courmayeur, a Tour du Mont Blanc stop at 1956m altitude.

Altitude 1 956 m6,417 ft
Capacity 54 people
Season June - September
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Rifugio Monte Bianco - Cai Uget (1700m), Courmayeur - Italy
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio Monte Bianco - Cai Uget (1700m), Courmayeur - Italy

Authentic refuge in Courmayeur, a hidden gem of the Tour du Mont Blanc at altitude.

Altitude 1 700 m5,577 ft
Capacity 70 people
Season June - September
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Rifugio Walter Bonatti (2025m) with the Grandes Jorasses behind, Italian Val Ferret, Tour du Mont Blanc
🇮🇹 Italy

Rifugio Walter Bonatti (2025m), Courmayeur - Italy

The most famous refuge on the TMB, at 2025m in the Italian Val Ferret, with a direct view of the Grandes Jorasses and the Mont Blanc massif.

Altitude 2 025 m6,644 ft
Capacity 80 Guests
Season May - October
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TMB Refuges - Frequently Asked Questions

What types of rooms do TMB refuges offer?

Most refuges have dormitories (4 to 20 people per room) with bunk beds. Some larger or valley refuges also offer private rooms for 2 to 4 people, but these fill up first. Regardless of room type, you must always bring your own sleeping bag liner. Pillows and blankets are provided.

How far in advance should I book a refuge?

For the most popular TMB stages, book 3 to 6 months ahead. Most refuges open reservations between December and February. By March, July and August nights on classic stages are often sold out.

Do refuges accept credit cards?

Some do, most not reliably - especially at high altitude where network coverage is poor. Plan on about 50 to 70 EUR$55 to $77 in cash per night in mixed bills. There are no ATMs above the valleys.

What is the food like in TMB refuges?

The food is one of the highlights of the trek. Most refuges offer half-board (dinner, night, and breakfast) for around 50 to 70 EUR$55 to $77 per person. Dinner is usually a hearty 3-course meal with local specialties. Breakfast is continental.

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