Gite La Lechere, at 1700m altitude, is located on the Tour du Mont Blanc between Grand Col Ferret and La Fouly. In summer it is open from 10 June to 25 September with direct online booking; from 1 October to 31 May it can be booked for self-catering via its website. A former alpine pasture, it now offers:
- 22 dormitory beds
- Bathrooms with showers and toilets
- A panoramic terrace
- Family cooking
In summer, various hiking routes are available.
Nearest refuges
Maya-Joie (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland
1,2 km0.7 mi as the crow flies
Auberge Des Glaciers (1600m), La Fouly - Switzerland
1,4 km0.9 mi as the crow flies
Hotel Du Col De Fenetre (1700m), La Fouly - Switzerland
1,4 km0.9 mi as the crow flies
La Fouly Lodge (1590m), La Fouly - Switzerland
1,5 km0.9 mi as the crow flies
Gite La Lechere (1710m), La Fouly - Switzerland
Gite La Lechere in La Fouly, Switzerland, a former alpine pasture on the Tour du Mont Blanc at 1710m between Grand Col Ferret and La Fouly with panoramic terrace.
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