The Tour du Mont Blanc is a unique trek of more than 170 km around Mont Blanc that can be completed in between 7 and 10 days passing through Italy, Switzerland and France.

Hikers, climbers and mountaineers will greatly appreciate stop overs offered by refuges and gites along the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Auberge Gîte Bon Abri ( 1444 m )
CHAMPEX-LAC (Swiss)

Capacity : 54 persons
We are open 7 days a week from June 2025 until end of September 2025
From October until end of May, open upon request.

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Andras KALMAN
Route du Vallon 9
1938 CHAMPEX-LAC (Swiss)
Tel. (During the season): 0041 (0)27 783 14 23
Tel. (Mobile): 0041 (0)78 966 13 34
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An idyllic gite in an unspoilt area, the Vallon de Champex provides everything you could possibly need to get you back into shape.
Located on the Tour du Mont Blanc, our gite can accommodate up to 59 people in summer and 52 in winter. Our gite has 2 double bed rooms, 5 rooms with 6 beds and a large dormitory with 18 beds. Our beds have fitted sheets, Nordic duvets and pillows. The bathrooms are spacious and modern (unlimited hot water).
Our healthy cuisine prioritises regional and seasonal products. A spacious communal area has room for 50 people for eating meals and enjoying entertainment.

Services

Half Board, Picnic, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for Thermos

Services offered

Possible to wash clothes, Kitchen area, Free hot showers, Wifi (free), Electricity (220v)

Facilities

Private Parking, Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage area

Languages spoken

French, English, German

Payment methods

Cash

Services located close by

Bus, Bakers, Post Office, Cash machine, bank, Tourist Office, Ski Lifts
We are located in the Vallon de Champex, 1.2 km from Champex - Lac, on walking and hiking routes (Val d'Arpette, Bovine, Ferret).
In Winter, the cross country skiing trail passes by our windows and the Breya ski lift is just 600 metres away. The chalet is accessible on skis.
The Bon Abri is accessible all year round in well equipped private vehicles!!
Please contact us by email if you are part of a group or tourist association: contact@gite-bon-abri.com.
We will let you know our group rates.
Prices 2025

Per night / price in Swiss Francs /person
Pagoda (tent with military bed and covers) = 24 CHF+Tax (61 CHF+Tax with half board)
Large dormitory (18 beds) = 34 CHF+Tax (71 CHF+Tax with half board)
Small dormitory (6 beds) = 44 CHF+Tax (81 CHF +Tax with half board)
Double bed room, private shower and toilet outside of room = 55 CHF /person+Tax (92 CHF /person+Tax with half board)
Room of 3 beds, private shower and toilet outside of the room=55 CHF /person+Tax (92 CHF /person+Tax with half board)
Double room, shower and toilet inside of room = 58 CHF /person+Tax (95 CHF/person+Tax with half board)


Breakfast = 12 CHF
Dinner = 25 CHF
Picnic = 14 CHF
Towel = 10 CHF

At Bon Abri, you can pay in cash (CHF) or in €.
Please let us know of any cancellations or changes in advance.
Please inform us for any dietary requirements in advance: gluten free, vegetarian etc.
Cancellation Policy:
If this contract is breached by the client, the host retains the deposit unless there is a serious reason for breach of contract. The following are considered as serious reason: accident, illness, death.
The deposit will be reimbursed only under these circumstances.
Quiet place, perfect for relaxation and recovery.
Petanque area, table tennis...

Caretaker :

Gabor Huszar

Other refuges :

Traditional direction of the TMB

Chalet La Grange (05mn)
Relais d'Arpette (1h00mn)
Hôtel du Col de la Forclaz (4h10mn)
Refuge Le Peuty (4h40mn)
La Grande Ourse (4h45mn)
Auberge Mont-Blanc (4h45mn)
Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon (7h45mn)
Gîte Le Moulin (8h55mn)
Auberge la Boërne (9h05mn)
Gîte Mermoud (9h20mn)

Clockwise direction of the TMB

Pension en Plein Air (15mn)
Au Club-Alpin ( 20mn )
Gîte de La Fouly (4h10mn)
Hôtel Edelweiss (4h10mn)
Auberge des Glaciers (4h10mn)
Maya-Joie (4h15mn)
Chalet 'Le Dolent' (4h15mn)
Gîte La Léchère (4h40mn)
Hotel du Col de Fenêtre (4h55mn)
Gîte Alpage de La Peule (6h25mn)
Hotel Chalet Val Ferret (9h35mn)
Hôtel Lavachey (12h15mn)
Rifugio G. Bertone (13h25mn)
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