Lake Gers Refuge

Elevation : 1536m
Lac de Gers,, 74340 Samoëns
We welcome you in the heart of the Grand Massif, in a green setting. Come and discover a timeless place in the middle of pasture. Five cozy rooms and a restaurant bar welcome you for a stay full of healing.
Caroline, Nicolas and their team will be delighted to welcome you for a drink, a meal or an overnight stay. We offer rooms sleeping from 3 to 6, each with its own private bathroom. We'll be happy to welcome you for a stopover on your way along the GR96. In winter, you can enjoy the magical experience of sleeping in the wilderness of the Grand Massif. You can relax by the open fire after a hard day's skiing.
On the GR96, from Samoëns to Samance (Lac d'Annecy), and on the approach to the GR5, the Refuge du Lac de Gers welcomes you to a magnificent setting abounding in flora and fauna. In addition to the gîte, we offer simple, traditional, high-quality local cuisine by the lake in summer and on the Cascades trail in winter.
Enjoy a break in the peace and quiet of the Combe de Gers by the lake. With its abundant flora and fauna, this is an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Mountain lake fishing enthusiasts can tease out the trout, while others relax on the terrace.
In autumn, the stag roar brings the summer season to a close...

Local producers on your plate:
You'll find products from :
La Ferme du Criou (Vercland) - cheese
La Bergerie du Lochet (Sixt fer à Cheval) - cheese
La Fruitière Samoëns - cheese
Au Nid Nature (samoëns) - fruit & vegetables
Giffre Viande (Taninges) - meat
Le Grenier du Torréfacteur (verchaix) - teas & infusions
La Bergerie du Môle and its mountain pasture in Gers - vegetables + sausages

Greater capacity for outdoor groups.
Menus available for larger groups.
Telephone point on the waterfall trail. We'll pick you up by snowmobile on the waterfall trail. A unique experience!

Rates

Rates

Blue card accepted on clear days, satellite link fickle on cloudy days.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Capacity

Capacity

30 place setting
65 Dining tables outside

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 31 May 2025 until 28 September 2025 - Open everyday
From 20 December 2025 until 29 March 2026 - Closed on monday
School vacations :
December 20 to January 4 and February 7 to March 8
Open Tuesday lunchtime to Sunday evening inclusive (closed Monday lunchtime and Monday evening)
Outside school vacations:
January 5 to February 6 then March 9 to March 29: open Thursday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime inclusive (Thursday, Friday and Saturday overnight stays).

Location

Location

Lake Gers Refuge
Elevation : 1536m
Lac de Gers,, 74340 Samoëns

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Access

Access
  • Winter:
    Accessibility of the refuge: snowshoeing / ski touring / Alpine skiing via Combe de Gers + Magic Forest OR Waterfall trail but plan to come on foot between the trackers' hut and the refuge (10 minutes).

    Closest village or station: Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval
    Walking time from the nearest car park "Pont de Ledédian": 2 hours walk
    Access possible by path, with a bat donkey, by mountain bike, 4x4, quad, endurot motorbike (summer) with snowshoes, cross-country and alpine ski (winter).
    Coach parking at Lededian parking lot.
    Updated on 04 September 2025 at 10:52
    by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
    (Offer identifier : 184536)
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