Above Samoëns and isolated in the mountains, the Bostan refuge is the ideal place to welcome hikers for a short break or for the night. Accommodation and catering in the mountains. Home and local products. Pleasure for the eyes and taste buds. .
It overlooks the Giffre valley and the town of Samoëns.
- In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in around 1 hour 45 minutes from the Allamands car park and gives the possibility of trekking in a loop for a day or over several days.
- In winter, the valley is a classic for all levels, both on skis and on snowshoes (Col de Bostan - head of Bostan) - about 2 hours.
At the refuge, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere. You can eat at noon, and in the evening you quench your thirst at any time and sleep (it is recommended to book in advance).
Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)
- In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in around 1 hour 45 minutes from the Allamands car park and gives the possibility of trekking in a loop for a day or over several days.
- In winter, the valley is a classic for all levels, both on skis and on snowshoes (Col de Bostan - head of Bostan) - about 2 hours.
At the refuge, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere. You can eat at noon, and in the evening you quench your thirst at any time and sleep (it is recommended to book in advance).
Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)
- TipsIn summer, the Refuge is located on the GRP des Dents Blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre route.
- Day hike: Col de Bostan - Tête de Bostan - Dents Blanches
- Ideas for a 2-day tour with nearby refuges: de Folly, or de la Vogealle (for good walkers, specific equipment sometimes necessary)
Services
Services
Disabled access
Accessibility
Sheets and linen
Restaurant
Terrace
Picnic area
- Amenities
- Pay shower
- Bed linen included
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Equipment
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Photovoltaic panel
- Services
- Bivouac
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Guarded refuge in winter
- Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Rates
Rates
Half board (pp)
€55.00
Half board (pp)
€49.00
Lunch :
Omelette: €13
Soup: €7
Salad: €9
Cheese board: €12
Fondue: €19
Blueberry tart: €6
Soft drinks: €4
Beer: €5
Omelette: €13
Soup: €7
Salad: €9
Cheese board: €12
Fondue: €19
Blueberry tart: €6
Soft drinks: €4
Beer: €5
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
CashCapacity
Capacity
70 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 70 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2026 until 29 March 2026 - Open everyday
From 2 June 2026 until 28 September 2026 - Open everyday
Medias
Medias
ski de randonnée à bostan![ski de randonnée à bostan]()
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ouverture du refuge de bostan![ouverture du refuge de bostan]()
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Location
Location
Contact Bostan mountain refuge
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
Access
Access
- - Closest village or station: Samoëns
- Access: From the Allamands car park, follow the path (forbidden to motor vehicles, except the keeper and mountaineers) through the forest and the Bostan mountain pasture. You have the option of taking the Palatieu shortcut (for a good walker).
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