Photo Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon

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Description

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

What this accommodation offers

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Bicycle and mountain bike storage room
  • Packed lunch room
  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

Payment methods

  • Accepts euros
  • Bank card
  • Bank cheque
  • Species

Services

  • Half Board
  • Hot water for a flask
  • Free drinking water
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • By reservation
  • Evening meal
  • Sale of bread
  • Sale of small groceries

Nearby services

  • Bus
  • Ski lifts
  • Train

Services offered

  • Free hot showers
  • Extra sheets
  • Electricity (220v)
  • Weather information
  • Clothes drying room
  • Packed lunch room
  • Wi-Fi (free)

Access

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.

Additional information

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