Gilles Lansard / Les Contamines Tourisme
Description
Situated 30 minutes from Notre-Dame de la Gorge, on the Tour du Mont-Blanc walking route and the GR5. Expect a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere at the Nant Borrant chalet refuge, whether you stay the night or simply have lunch.
- Waste management
- Sustainable energy
- Hydro electric power
reservation required for the refuge
- TipsRefuge hut on the GR5 trail: Tour du Mont-Blanc.
Refuge hut on the GRP trail: Tour Pays du Mont-Blanc.
Full day hikes from the refuge
Lac Jovet: a 2h 30, family walk towards an alpine lake. Trout fishing possible.
Col du Bonhomme
Col de la Fenêtre
Le Signal
Col du Joly
Tré la Tête and its glacier
Longer hikes : Petit tour du Mont Blanc.
Services
Restaurant
Bar / Refreshment bar
Terrace
Picnic area
- Amenities
- Hot showers
- Shared WC
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Equipment
- Restaurant
- Hydroelectric power plant
- Board games
- Bar
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Shared WC
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Services
- Breakfast
- Luggage porterage
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Reductions for children from 5 to 12 years
Free for guides with a group of 10 people or more.
Free for guides with a group of 10 people or more.
Payment methods
Check
Cash
PaypalCapacity
35 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 35 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 1 June 2026 until 24 September 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
Access
Access
- Nearest village or resort: Les Contamines Montjoie.
Approximate walking time from the nearest car park : 45 minutes.
Restricted access by 4x4; Authorized access on horseback, with a donkey or a mountain bike.
Access by cable-car & 1 hour on foot.
Bus park at Notre dame de la Gorge.
IGN map references: 3531 ET - 3531 OT
