Mountain Refuge Hut: La Balme

  • Restaurant
  • Mountain restaurant
  • Traditional cooking
  • Traditional French cooking
  • offers dishes "homemade"
  • Vegetarian dishes
Elevation : 1706m
Chemin du Col du Bohomme, 74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie
The refuge is located in the heart of nature, within the Contamines Montjoie nature reserve, ideally located above the forest to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
The establishment is rustic, which gives it all its charm.
At lunchtime, we offer traditional à la carte mountain dishes, platters of charcuterie and local cheeses as well as homemade pastries, on the terrace facing the Aiguilles de la Pennaz.
To quench your thirst, you will also find a choice of cold and hot drinks but above all a choice of local beers which maintain the reputation of Mont Blanc.
In the evening, we offer half board for hikers, sports enthusiasts, and families wishing to spend an unusual night in a refuge (rooms recommended).
We have hot showers, and take advantage of an unobstructed view over the forest to spend pleasant moments among nature enthusiasts.

Permanent restaurant: full meals available, starter or soup, a meat dish, chesse and fruit.
A la carte options: omelettes, dish of the day, salads or soup.
  • Tips
    Mountain refuge on the GR trail: Tour du Mont- Blanc - Grande traversée des Alpes.
    Mountain refuge on the GRP: Tour pays du Mont-Blanc - Tour du Beaufortin
    Hiking suggestions:
    Lac Jovets 2175 m: An easy 2 hour hike towards a magnificent alpine lake.

Services

Services

Terrace
Toilets
By reservation only
Picnic area

Accessibility

Accessibility

Rates

Rates

From 13 June 2025 to 14 September 2025

From 13 June 2025 to 14 September 2025
A la carte
From €9.00 to €30.00

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Capacity

Capacity

40 place setting
50 Dining tables outside
2 Room

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 13 June 2025 until 14 September 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Mountain Refuge Hut: La Balme
Elevation : 1706m
Chemin du Col du Bohomme, 74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Isolated
  • Lake 5 km away
  • River 5 km away
  • Close to GR footpath

Access

Access
  • Nearest village or resort: Les Contamines Montjoie.
    Duration of walk from nearest car park: 1h30 from the car park at Notre Dame de la Gorge.
    Access possible on horseback, with a donkey or on a mountain bike.
    Guide book reference: FFRI
    IGN map reference: TOP 25 3531 - 3531 OT
Updated on 06 May 2025 at 16:37
by Office de Tourisme des Contamines-Montjoie
(Offer identifier : 201986)
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