Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon

Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon

CHAMONIX

  • 19 guests
  • 1950m
The Ecuries de Charamillon hut is located in the heart of the mountain pastures in the Tour/Col de Balme ski area.
Peace and quiet are guaranteed, with only the black Hérens cows and marmots for company.
The sunny terrace and breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range and Chamonix valley will help you recharge your batteries.

High-altitude refuge in a former mountain farm
Accommodation capacity: 19 places in 5 dormitories, sleeping bag liner compulsory.
3 showers, 2 WCs, dining room & picnic room

Bivouac area

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Available Last seats available Full or closed Not available for online booking (please contact the mountain hut)
Valentina CREATINI & Mathias JEAN

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Location and nearby services

Tour du Mont-Blanc stage: CHAMONIX Direct access to the TMB and GR5 trails Right next to shops and transport

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Practical information

Half board dormitory: €65.00/person
Half board equipped tent for 2 people: €120.00

Picnic (to be ordered on arrival): €13.00
Tourist tax to be paid on site: €0.80

The hut is located in the Charamillon mountain pasture under the name ‘Chalets de Charamillon’ on IGN maps.
It can be reached from the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, from the village of Le Tour (1 hour) or from the Charamillon cable car (15 minutes).

After passing the Col de Balme, follow signs for Le Tour/Charamillon and descend into the mountain pasture between the two ski lifts in the ski area.
Signposts are installed in the mountain pasture.

Restaurant open for lunch every day. A selection of fresh, local produce is available. The terrace offers superb views of the Mont Blanc range.

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Chalet Alpin du Tour (FFCAM)

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Gîte Le Moulin

Gîte Le Moulin

Argentière / Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Auberge la Boërne

Auberge la Boërne

Argentière / Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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