Discover and book your perfect Chamonix mountain hut
If you come to Chamonix in the summer (and we think you really should), the chances are you'll want to get your walking boots on and go for a ramble or two.
Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Hiking & Walking Guide.
This is one of the simplest refuges to access, being just a few minutes walk from the Charamillon gondola at Le Tour. This refuge is for those that would like a secluded get away spot where they can explore the mountains but can still get back to civilization in a heartbeat.
This refuge is one of the most popular mountain shelters in Chamonix due to its stunning views over the adjacent lake. The surrounding mountain scenery is especially beautiful here at sunset and sunrise.
Overlooking the Mer de Glace and the magnificent peak of the Dru, this refuge is full of history and many mountaineering tales, although its location makes it a little different to your average Chamonix hotel.
A beautiful walk up the Bérard Valley with plenty of blueberry picking, marmot spotting and ibex roaming close by, leads you to the refuge de la Pierre a Bérard.
A refuge mainly used for those wishing to ascent Mont Buet. The hut is open all year around, however, it is only staffed during the summer period from early June to late September.
This shelter is easily accessible via the Montenvers train link. Perched on a ledge along the Mer de Glace route, it has some spectacular views of the Mont Blanc Massif which can be enjoyed from their terrace.
The Gervasutti refuge situated above the Freboudze glacier sleeps up to 12 mountaineers at a time and is equipped with bunk beds, kitchen facilities, dining area, storage racks and a room with a view.
This old farmstead is now used as a buvette or snack stop for hikers in summer and can be found above Coupeau in Les Houches.
Based in a cottage that is actually just over the border in Switzerland.
Open from May to September, it's one of the main overnight huts used whilst attempting to summit Mont Blanc.
This modern mountain hut is very comfortable in comparison to other refuges; it is open from mid-March to mid-September.
A chalet restaurant and refuge located at the ski area of Grand Montets, giving fantastic views and access to the Argentière glacier.
Facing the beautiful Le Tour glacier, Refuge de Loriaz sits at 2,020 metres with exceptional views of Mont Blanc.
Open all year this very basic, unguarded hut sleeps up to 12 people (although in busy periods there tend to be a few overspilling onto the benches and floor areas).
With 22 beds during guardian period this small refuge gives climbers and mountaineers great access to the Grandes Jorasses area and the spectacular peaks of that area.
A beautiful traditional farmhouse that was restored in the late 90s. The interior is clean and simple but comfortable and is easily accessed from St Gervais or Les Houches.
This small but easily accessible refuge has some of the best views of Mont Blanc on offer in the Chamonix valley.
Situated just beneath the Glacier du Tour the Albert 1er provides superb access for both skiers and hikers to the glacier or the neighbouring summits of Aiguille du Tour, Grande Fourche, Chardonnet, Aiguille d'Argentière, La Verte, Le Drus and the Aiguilles Rouges.