Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
Gîte d'Alpage Les Ecuries de Charamillon
CHAMONIX MONT BLANC
- Altitude: 1900 m
- Capacity: 19 People
Opening period: From Saturday 7 June 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025
Availability and online booking
Refuge open
Refuge fully-booked
Refuge closed
Refuge not bookable online. Contact the shelter
The Ecuries de Charamillon gîte is located in the heart of the mountain pastures on the Tour / Col de Balme ski area.
Peace and quiet are guaranteed, with only the black Hérens cows and marmots for company.
The sunny terrace and breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc range and the Chamonix valley will help you recharge your batteries.
High altitude refuge in a former mountain pasture farmhouse
Accommodation capacity: 19 places in 5 dormitories, bed linen included.
3 showers, 2 WCs, restaurant & hors sac room
Bivouac area
Peace and quiet are guaranteed, with only the black Hérens cows and marmots for company.
The sunny terrace and breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc range and the Chamonix valley will help you recharge your batteries.
High altitude refuge in a former mountain pasture farmhouse
Accommodation capacity: 19 places in 5 dormitories, bed linen included.
3 showers, 2 WCs, restaurant & hors sac room
Bivouac area
Directions
The refuge is located in the Charamillon mountain pasture and is shown as "Chalets de Charamillon" on the IGN maps.Accessible from the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, from the village of Le Tour (1h15) or from the Charamillon cable car (15 minutes).
After crossing the Col de Balme, follow the signs for Le Tour/Charamillon and descend into the mountain pastures between the two ski lifts.
Directional signs are posted in the mountain pasture.
Groups
Up to 19 people, please contact the caretaker directly.Prices
Prices 2025Half-board: €58 (including overnight stay, breakfast and evening meal - drinks not included)
Half-board TENT: 53€ (Fully equipped tent, mattress, pillow, blankets)
Half-board bivouac: €47
Bivouac site: €10 / person
Breakfast: €13
Dinner: €24
Picnic: €13
TOURIST TAX NOT INCLUDED
Additional information
Restaurant serving lunch every day. A selection of fresh, local produce is on offer. The terrace offers superb views of the Mont Blanc range.
Services
Half Board, Picnic, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for Thermos , Bread for sale, Small groceries for saleServices offered
Area for drying clothes, Dining area, Free hot showers, Wifi (free), Extra sheets, Weather information, Electricity (220v)Facilities
Dining Area, Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage areaLanguages spoken
French, English, Italian, SpanishPayment methods
Bank Card, Bank Cheque, CashServices located close by
Bus, Grocers, Ski Lifts
