Nearest village or station: Plaine-Joux
Walking time from nearest parking lot: approx. 2 hrs 50 mins.
From the summit of Le Brévent (Chamonix), 1000 m descent to the Pont d'Arlevé (via the Col du Brévent), then 500 m ascent through the mountain pastures to the refuge. 3h30. Horseback, donkey, mountain bike and joëlette riding available.
Coach parking at Plaine-Joux.
- IGN maps: 3530 ET - TOP 25