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Reportage
Information updated on 15/01/2021 by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
It overlooks the Giffre valley and the town of Samoëns.
- In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in around 1 hour 45 minutes from the Allamands car park and gives the possibility of trekking in a loop for a day or over several days.
- In winter, the valley is a classic for all levels, both on skis and on snowshoes (Col de Bostan - head of Bostan) - about 2 hours.
At the refuge, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere. You can eat at noon, and in the evening you quench your thirst at any time and sleep (it is recommended to book in advance).
From 04/06/2021 to 26/09/2021 |
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Night (per person) |
12 € |
Half-board night (per person) |
43 € |
From 17/12/2021 to 17/04/2022 |
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Night (per person) |
12 € |
Half-board night (per person) |
48 € |
Payment
In summer, the Refuge is located on the GRP des Dents Blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre route.
- Day hike: Col de Bostan - Tête de Bostan - Dents Blanches
- Ideas for a 2-day tour with nearby refuges: de Folly, or de la Vogealle (for good walkers, specific equipment sometimes necessary)
Opening
From 04/06 to 26/09/2021, daily.
From 17/12/2021 to 17/04/2022, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Open every day during the school vacations from 12/18/20 to 01/03/21 then from 02/05/21 to 03/01/21.
Canceled or closed because of Covid-19.
Capacity
70 beds
7 dormitories
Access
Approach time from the car park : 2h
Height gain from the nearest car park : 673 m
Means of locomotion : By foot
- Closest village or station: Samoëns - Access: From the Allamands car park, follow the path (forbidden to motor vehicles, except the keeper and mountaineers) through the forest and the Bostan mountain pasture. You have the option of taking the Palatieu shortcut (for a good walker). IGN Map: TOP 25: 3530 ET
GPS coordinates
Longitude : 06°46'14.26"E
Latitude : 46°6'16.59"N
Further characteristics
Hikers
Languages spoken
Worth knowing
Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)
Official tourist website
of Savoie and Haute-Savoie
Du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
