• Refuge

Refuge de Tête Rousse

Refuge of height on the royal road of the Mont Blanc giving access to the summit or to the north face of Bionnassay. Except open local guarding permanently the winter of 16 beds. Forbidden bivouac

Refuge Refuge de Tête Rousse Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

About

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (74170)
Animals not allowed

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    Summits: Mont-Blanc + Aiguille de Bionnassay (mountaineering).
    Day hike: From Bionnassay to the refuge, the use of crampons is sometimes necessary (1800 meters of height difference 4 hours uphill) - Nid d'Aigle up to the refuge (800 m of denivellée): 2 hours uphill.
    Hiking on several days: Mont Blanc summit: mountaineering, Tour of Mont Blanc (variant) hiking.

    Prices

    Free entry for children < 8 years.

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : English, Spanish, French

    Restoration during guarding period.

    Opening

    From 27/09/2023 to 20/05/2024.

    Services
    • Groceries/grocery stall
    • Full-board
    • Breakfast
    • Booking obligatory
    • Half-board
    • Restaurant
    • Picnic hampers
    Equipments
    • Covered picnic area
    • Defibrillator
    • Sustainable development
    • Photovoltaic panel

    Detail

    Total capacity of the units of accommodations : 72

    Dormitories numer +10 persons : 5

    Types of accommodations : Recent building

    Access

    74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

    Nearest village or resort: St Gervais or les Houches
    Walking time from nearest car park: 4h from the hamlet of Bionnassay
    Access by ski lift: 2h from the arrival station of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc
    Access possible by trail and ski touring in winter (difficult access because crossing of avalanche areas)
    - IGN maps: Top 25 3531 ET

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 24/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc