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.
Chalet Les Méandres (ex Tupilak)
( 1120 m )
LES HOUCHES (France)
Capacity : 28 persons
All year round
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Refuge open
Refuge fully-booked
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Refuge not bookable online. Contact the shelter
Located at the start and finish of the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) on the southern flank of the Chamonix valley, the gîte des Méandres (formerly Tupilak) offers sun-drenched terraces with a fantastic view of the Mont-Blanc massif.
An authentic old eighteenth century farm totally renovated in 2009, it holds 24 people in large 2 to 6-bed rooms. The gîte has 2 dining rooms and 4 comfortable bathrooms.
You are free to do as you choose. You can use the kitchen to cook for yourself or you can take the meals provided (dinner: €17, breakfast: €9).
An authentic old eighteenth century farm totally renovated in 2009, it holds 24 people in large 2 to 6-bed rooms. The gîte has 2 dining rooms and 4 comfortable bathrooms.
You are free to do as you choose. You can use the kitchen to cook for yourself or you can take the meals provided (dinner: €17, breakfast: €9).
Services
Half Board, Picnic, Upon reservation, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for ThermosServices offered
Dining area, Kitchen area, Free hot showers, Wifi (free), Extra sheets, Weather information, Electricity (220v)Facilities
Dining Area, Private Parking, TerraceLanguages spoken
French, English, Italian, German, SpanishPayment methods
Bank Cheque, CashServices located close by
Train, Bus, Taxi, Bakers, Grocers, Pharmacy, Doctor, Post Office, Cash machine, bank, Tourist Office, Ski LiftsFrom the centre of the village of Les Houches, go towards the train station. When you get there, take the route de Coupeau on the right. The gîte is at number 1474, below the Christ Roi statue that protects the Chamonix Valley (1.5 km from the centre of Les Houches. 15 minutes walk from the station or 10 minutes with shortcuts).
Yes, up to 24 people. Please contact the caretaker directly at 0033 (0)4 50 54 56 66
Prices 2024
Half-Board = 64 € *
Overnight and breakfast = 41 € *
Overnight only = 30 € *
Dinner only = 24 €
Breakfast only = 11 €
* The tourist tax of 1€ per person and per day is extra
Half-Board = 64 € *
Overnight and breakfast = 41 € *
Overnight only = 30 € *
Dinner only = 24 €
Breakfast only = 11 €
* The tourist tax of 1€ per person and per day is extra
The owner is a climbing, canyoning and mountain guide and will be able to provide information on conditions on the mountains, itineraries and the main sites in the Chamonix Valley and the surroundings (Aiguille du Midi, Mer de glace, Brévent, The Aiguilles-Rouges Nature Reserve…).
For further information, see his website: www.tupilak.com
All facilities are close by (Geneva airport 80 km, train 1 km, bus 1.5 km, post office, supermarket, lifts, GR5, TMB, TPMB)
For further information, see his website: www.tupilak.com
All facilities are close by (Geneva airport 80 km, train 1 km, bus 1.5 km, post office, supermarket, lifts, GR5, TMB, TPMB)
