Mountain Refuge Hut: Refuge du Châtelet d'Ayères

  • Refuge
Elevation : 1426m
2241 Chemin du Châtelet, Plaine-Joux, 74190 Passy
This small family refuge located at 1425m altitude is ideal for a first night stop on the Tour des Fiz hike: it offers 25 beds including 9 private rooms. Enjoy the local cuisine in this magnificent setting facing the Mont-Blanc. No credit card.
Culinary specialities: farcement, hash browns, rostiflette; Menus from 13 to 17€.
Reserve your place on the Fiz gourmet hike at the Tourist Information Office.

Services

Picnic area

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Picnic:€12
Shower:€2

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Capacity

26 Person(s)

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 17 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 24 May 2026 until 14 September 2026 - Open everyday
Official opening dates to come

Location

Mountain Refuge Hut: Refuge du Châtelet d'Ayères
Elevation : 1426m
2241 Chemin du Châtelet, Plaine-Joux, 74190 Passy

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location

Access

Access
  • The road to the refuge is closed but you can easily access it from the Lac Vert car park by a 20-minute walk.
Updated on 17 February 2026 at 16:03
by Office de Tourisme de Passy
(Offer identifier : 169358)
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