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.
Hikers, climbers and mountaineers will greatly appreciate stop overs offered by refuges and gites along the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Relais d'Arpette
( 1630 m )
CHAMPEX-LAC (Swiss)
Capacity : 100 persons
Summer 2025: From 01.06.2025 until 16.10.2025
Click on the green boxes below to reserve this refuge :
Key :
Refuge open
Refuge fully-booked
Refuge closed
Refuge not bookable online. Contact the shelter
Refuge open
Refuge fully-booked
Refuge closed
Refuge not bookable online. Contact the shelter
You can't hike the TMB without discovering the natural gem that is Val d'Arpette: a wild and peaceful place. Since 1926, four generations of the same family have provided hospitality and warmth at their beautiful mountain lodge.
Spend a moment relaxing on the beautiful terrace decorated with flowers and enjoy our famous blueberry tart recipe made from our grandmother Simone's recipe.
**ROOMS**DORMITORIES**CAMPING**
Spend a moment relaxing on the beautiful terrace decorated with flowers and enjoy our famous blueberry tart recipe made from our grandmother Simone's recipe.
**ROOMS**DORMITORIES**CAMPING**
Services
Half Board, Picnic, Upon reservation, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for ThermosServices offered
Area for drying clothes, Free hot showers, Wifi (free), Extra sheets, Weather information, Electricity (220v)Facilities
Private Parking, Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage areaLanguages spoken
French, English, GermanReception
Animals welcomePayment methods
Bank Card, CashServices located close by
Bus, Taxi, Bakers, Grocers, Post Office, Cash machine, bank, Tourist Office, Ski LiftsFrom Champex-Lac (La Breya chairlift departure station), climb to the foot of the Bisse. You will be blown away by the charming journey with only the sounds of water trickling along and birdsong breaking the silence. After around 30 minutes and a 200 metre climb your breath will be taken away: Le Val d'Arpette will welcome you with open arms.
You can also get to the lodge by car.
You can also get to the lodge by car.
Group reservations should be made via info@arpette.ch.
Prices 2025
Half-Board, price per person and per day
> in dormitory (4 to 6 beds, shower on the ground floor) = 77.00 CHF
> in well appointed dormitory (4 beds, shower upstairs) = 80.00 CHF
> in room = from 102.00 CHF to 115.00 CHF with private bathroom
Tourist tax = 2.40 à 3.60CHF
Picnic = 14.00 CHF
Half-Board, price per person and per day
> in dormitory (4 to 6 beds, shower on the ground floor) = 77.00 CHF
> in well appointed dormitory (4 beds, shower upstairs) = 80.00 CHF
> in room = from 102.00 CHF to 115.00 CHF with private bathroom
Tourist tax = 2.40 à 3.60CHF
Picnic = 14.00 CHF
Menus for evening meal : 3 course vegan meal, no gluten, no lactose.
