Known to Americans as simply: "Gouter Hut", it is laughable to call this wonder of engineering a…read more"hut". It costs nearly 100 USD/night to stay here. (It's worth it. Protip: you can get a hearty discount if you are the member of a mountaineering club, and can prove it) They fly food in via helicopter, and this is included in the price. (we had Salmon) They fly out people with altitude sickness. They sell alcohol! (best beer I ever had was my "arrival beer" here, so crisp, so refreshing!) They can accommodate up to 100 people. The furnishings are the perfect mix of functional, stylish, and minimalist. The beds are comfy! It's nicer than any place I've ever lived in, in the front country! It makes climbing Mt Blanc feel more "cushy vacation" than "miserable slog/sufferfest".

GREAT food! and beautiful view! Great place to hang out after climbing in du midi. It did require a…read moreshort hike from plan l'aiguille but it's totally worth it

Surprisingly great food, for a mountain refuge. Friendly staff. The stunning views and clean and…read morebright interior (as well as the terrace) are obvious at first glance.

Great views, coffee and resting place. Take the elevator once you get to Punta Helbronner. You…read morecan also see all the trekkers get ready and trek away.

Hands-down the best meal I've ever had on a mountain anywhere, ever. The refuge is off-piste to…read moreskier's right of La Herse or the Grand Montets cablecar. In addition to the off-piste route, you can take moderate cat-tracks to it from the piste, but there is no getting back on piste without either hiking out, taking a steep red back down to the Lognan trail to the base, or taking more off-piste back to the Lognan trail. The refuge is tiny, so you really need to call to make reservations beforehand (day before or morning of) in order to make sure you have a table. This is a beautiful old school refuge, with cozy stone walls, exposed wood beams, and old wood tables. I can't imagine a more Alps feel being possible. The menu seems to change daily, and on the day we were there they had something like oven-baked French bread pizza in cast iron skillets, but that's not doing it justice at all. The bread was cut and layered into the bottom of the pans, slices of fantastic cheese placed on top, then topped with a variety of options (e.g., tomatoes, asparagus, etc.) and baked until the cheese was bubbling. To wrap up the meal, they have a decent selection of tarts, tortes, and other sweets. My rhubarb tart was amazing, with a perfect crust and enough rhubarb for flavor in the tart without being too bitter, and my friend's blueberry tart disappeared damn near instantly, so I assume that it was also good. Great food, great views, and a great vibe; what more could you want from a ski hut in the Alps?

Best place to eat on the mountain in Chamonix that's lift accessible, even if you do need to ski…read moreoff piste to get there. Put it on your must visit list along with Refuge du Requin.

Stopped here for a beer on our first day on the TMB. The staff was super friendly. It was great to…read moresit and enjoy a beer with a great view.

Excellent super cute hotel in Chamonix. Great staff. Great…read morevibes. Great food and coffee.

Another fabulous alpine hut in the French alps…read more This is one of the more rickety huts in France, compared to the newer ones (Gouter), but compared to most mountain huts in the US, this one is large and super-deluxe! Soup? Sandwiches? Beer? Yep. A good "bad weather day" idea is to just hike out to this hut, have lunch, and hike back.

Nice place to grab a bite and a beer and stare out at massive Mont Blanc…read more This refuge is located at the end of the tram, right at the start of a journey to the summit of Mont Blanc. Views are great, and almost no hiking is required. (like many of the views in the great Chamonix area)

The best place ever. The windows & views are breathtaking. The fresh made hot food is so yummy…read more Huge wine selection. Fresh desserts. Portions are huge. You will not be disappointed coming here. Bathrooms huge & clean. Also you can pay to stay as a bread n breakfast!

I had paid in advance and could not get there because buses and taxis were not working. The manager…read morecould not believe I did not own a car and refused to refund me!!! I paid 138€ for a meal I never ate?! I am LIVID.

From the owner: Repas et Nuit en igloos en montagne. Vivez une aventure…read moreféérique dans un univers fait de Neige et de Glace le temps d'un repas. Le repas est composé d'une fondue savoyarde (préparé par le Champion des France des Fromagers) accompagnée de charcuterie. Vous en voulez plus ? Complétez votre séjour en Igloo en passant un nuit insolite en igloo ! Nous fournissons des duvets grand froid pour dormir confortablement sur nos lits de Glace. Au matin, soyez les premiers à admirer le panorama montagnard au lever du soleil. Nos villages igloos se situe à Chamrousse (Isère) et à la Plagne (Savoie).