Mountain Refuge Hut: La Balme

  • Refuge
Elevation : 1706m
Chemin du Col du Bonhomme, 74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie
Situated at the heart of the nature reserve, this mountain refuge hut sits at the foot of the Pennaz needles (2688m) in the direction of the Bonhomme mountain pass.
Enjoy the magical surroundings and a wide variety of animal and plant species. Allow 1h30 from the car park at Notre Dame de la Gorge.

- Waste management.
- Micro electric power station.

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.
    Col de la Fenêtre 2245 m: A 2 hour hike, more difficult towards the end, offering panoramic views of Mont-Blanc.
    Tête nord des Four 2756 m: A long and more difficult 3h30 hike.
    Longer hikes: GR5 - GRP

Services

Services

Terrace
Restaurant
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
Picnic to take away
€13.00

Half board (pp)
From €65.00 to €72.00

Rates for children 3 to 10 years.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Capacity

Capacity

40 Person(s)

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 Bonhomme, 74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location

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 16:35
by Office de Tourisme des Contamines-Montjoie
(Offer identifier : 203593)
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