Discover and book your perfect Chamonix mountain hut
If you come to Chamonix in the summer (and we think you really should), the chances are you'll want to get your walking boots on and go for a ramble or two.
Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Hiking & Walking Guide.
This is one of the simplest refuges to access, being just a few minutes walk from the Charamillon gondola at Le Tour. This refuge is for those that would like a secluded get away spot where they can explore the mountains but can still get back to civilization in a heartbeat.
The Alfred Wills refuge is a quiet, out of the way refuge for serious hikers. The refuge takes approximately four hours to access from Servoz.
Overlooking the Mer de Glace and the magnificent peak of the Dru, this refuge is full of history and many mountaineering tales, although its location makes it a little different to your average Chamonix hotel.
An authentic mountain hut that was renovated in 2006 and offers food and shelter to hikers, trail runners, climbers and mountaineers.
This refuge is one of the most popular mountain shelters in Chamonix due to its stunning views over the adjacent lake. The surrounding mountain scenery is especially beautiful here at sunset and sunrise.
The Auberge de Bionnassay refuge is a converted farm building from the late 18th century. It offers a traditional cosy feel with stone fire places and beautiful views from the terrace.
Open from May to September, it's one of the main overnight huts used whilst attempting to summit Mont Blanc.
A refuge mainly used for those wishing to ascent Mont Buet. The hut is open all year around, however, it is only staffed during the summer period from early June to late September.
This old farmstead is now used as a buvette or snack stop for hikers in summer and can be found above Coupeau in Les Houches.
Based in a cottage that is actually just over the border in Switzerland.
With 22 beds during guardian period this small refuge gives climbers and mountaineers great access to the Grandes Jorasses area and the spectacular peaks of that area.
The Argentière Refuge offers some of the most impressive views in the valley, including the north face of Mont Blanc and the Aiguille Verte Mont Dolent.
Open and guarded from the late March until the end of September, this is a very popular refuge for spring ski tourers and summer hikers.
Situated in the Val Ferret valley in Italy at the mouth of the vallée de Malatra, the Rifugio Bonatti has stunning views on all sides and is relatively easy to access at all times of year.
A beautiful traditional farmhouse that was restored in the late 90s. The interior is clean and simple but comfortable and is easily accessed from St Gervais or Les Houches.
More of a simple hut than a refuge, this eight person accommodation provides a peaceful respite from every day life.
Open all year this very basic, unguarded hut sleeps up to 12 people (although in busy periods there tend to be a few overspilling onto the benches and floor areas).
This shelter is easily accessible via the Montenvers train link. Perched on a ledge along the Mer de Glace route, it has some spectacular views of the Mont Blanc Massif which can be enjoyed from their terrace.