Skip to main content

Plan Glacier refuge (2730m), Massif du Mont-Blanc

Traditional refuge surrounded by glaciers at the Aiguille de Bionnassay

Located in
Chamonix
Featured in
Mountain Huts
Updated

An authentic mountain hut that was renovated in 2006 and offers food and shelter to hikers, trail runners, climbers and mountaineers.

Situated on the moraine on the right bank of the Miage Glacier at an altitude of 2,680m, this refuge offers great access and views of the surrounding area.

Accommodation is available on a half board, B&B or bed only basis. Lunch and refreshments are available throughout the day and the refuge is known for its traditional home-cooked cuisine, using fresh local ingredients.

Open during the summer (May to September) with a guardian to manage the refuge, booking is compulsory for one of the 20 bunk beds in the dormitory. 

Bedding is provided but for hygiene reasons you are required to bring your own sleeping bag liner. 

The refuge has dry toilets and a washroom but no shower facilities due to water being limited.

This refuge can also be used as a winter shelter, unstaffed but equipped with blankets and gas for cooking. In some instances in winter this refuge may be completely covered by snow.

Please contact the refuge directly for this season's prices and its opening and closing dates.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

  • Cooling down in Chamonix this summer 2019
  • Marathon du Mont Blanc 2017
  • the French entrance to the mont blanc tunnel
  • Latest gear - best new clothing for spring 2019
  • Latest gear - Mountain running equipment for 2019
  • Latest gear - Camping equipment for summer 2019

Events

  • A woman sits at a table with a notebook with the letter u on it
  • UTMB, Chamonix
  • Les Houches Market
  • the main market square in sarlat la caneda
  • Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR) 2020, Chamonix
  • What's on for Halloween 2018 in Chamonix