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Refuge du Lac de la Grande Lechere

On the enchanting site of Lac de la grande Léchère, the shelter welcomes you for a snack, a meal or a night ..

Refuge Refuge du Lac de la Grande Lechere Saint François Longchamp

About

Saint François Longchamp (73130)

In winter: Departure from Saint françois Longchamp 2h30 in snowshoeing or ski touring, other departure from the hamlet the Mollaret to Montgellfrey 1 hour of rando.

The Refuge sleeps up to 34 guests in 6 bedrooms and and dormitories from 4 to 8 beds.

Prices

Night: 15 €
Child rate per night: 12 €
CAF member rate per night: from 15 €
Bed and breakfast: 23 €
Breakfast: 8 €
Breakfast (child): 8 €
Dinner: 20 €
Half-board (child): 10 to 28 €
Full board (child): 16 to 38 €
Picnic to take away: from 10 €.

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash

Reception

Languages spoken : German, English, French
Languages of documentation : French

Quilts are provided but you must proved a sleeping bag liner, which may be hired on site.

Opening

All year round.
On booking.
Closed during Fall: see website.

Services
  • Independently Managed
  • Full-board
  • Half-board
  • Guarded refuge in winter
  • Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only
Equipments
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development
  • Restaurant
  • Hydroelectric power plant
  • Cheese fondue set
Comfort
  • Bunk beds
  • Hot showers
Activities
  • Activity

Detail

Total capacity of the units of accommodations : 39

Dormitories numer 4/9 persons : 7

Dormitories numer +10 persons : 1

Access

Lac de la Grande Léchère Montgellafrey 73130 Saint François Longchamp

Motorway access: A43, exit 26 "La Chambre" follow the roadsign Col de la Madeleine then Montgellafrey village. (BE CAREFUL the Col de la Madeleine is closed in winter and the road between the village Montgellafrey and Saint-François Longchamp. Special equipment are required in case of snow).
Train Station access : Train station "Saint-Avre / La Chambre".
Airport access: Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva.
In summer, you can park nearby.

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Doors >=77 cm wide
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

More informations

Information update on 17/02/2023 by Office de Tourisme de Saint François Longchamp