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Chalets de Chailloux (1923m)

An old mountain farmstead buvette above Les Houches

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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. 

They serve simple food like charcuterie, local cheese platters and home made pastries. You can also enjoy a fondue here but you must book this in advance. 

The refuge is run by guardian Agnes and new from summer 2017 you can now spend the night in a Tipi. The Tipi sleeps 4 people and costs from €30 per person including breakfast. 

The refuge is open from mid June to mid October, except in extreme weather. 

Call to make an enquiry or reservation. 

Things to do nearby

  •
    Half day and full day snowshoe walks in Vallorcine

    Snowshoe Guided Walks

  •
    Half & full day guided snowshoeing in the Chamonix Valley

    Snowshoe Day Hikes in Chamonix

    Chamonix
  • Marriage proposals, wedding ceremonies in nature, events, family portraits & outings in the spectacular surroundings of Chamonix

    Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Photoshoots

    Chamonix
  • Half day or full day private guided snowshoeing walks

    Guided Snowshoeing

    Chamonix
  • Enjoy the trip of a lifetime with these qualified tandem paragliding specialists - All year round

    Tandem Paragliding

    Chamonix
  • 15 to 30 min paragliding flight suitable for adults & children

    Introductory Tandem Paraglide

    Chamonix
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Restaurants nearby

  •
    A renowned family run restaurant in an historic hotel just outside of Chamonix

    Aiguille du Midi Restaurant

    1.8 km
  • Enjoy grilled meat and local specialities located on the outskirts of Chamonix

    La Crémerie des Aiguilles Restaurant

    2.0 km
  • Burger bar, pizza joint and French Savoyard all rolled into one relaxed and fun environment

    Rocky Pop Restaurant

    2.1 km
  • Grill and fusion style cuisine in this hotel restaurant located close to lake Gaillands

    Le Vert Restaurant

    2.3 km
  • Pizza, pasta and local specialities in the restaurant of the Hotel St Antoine

    Le Saint Antoine Pizzeria Restaurant

    2.5 km
  • Indian specialities to eat in or take away, open for lunch and dinner

    Gandhi Restaurant

    2.5 km
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Sights nearby

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    Just over the border to Switzerland you can journey up to the Emosson Dam

    VerticAlp funiculars and train

    Le Chatelard
  • Chamonix nature and animal park with marmots, chamois and bouquetins

    Parc de Merlet

    Les Houches
  • Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the start of various mountain routes

    Aiguille du Midi

    Chamonix
  • A museum dedicated to life in the valley from ancient times to present day

    Maison de Barberine museum

    Chamonix
  • Walk amongst this protected natural area and enjoy beautiful scenery in the summer

    Aiguille Rouge Nature Reserve

    Chamonix
  • A small museum dedicated to agriculture and landscapes in the village of Servoz

    Maison de l'Alpage museum

    Servoz
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Golf-clubs nearby

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    Beautiful golf course in fantastic surroundings in Chamonix

    Chamonix Mont Blanc Golf Course

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Lifts/Pistes nearby

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    Cross country ski trails in & around Les Houches

    Les Houches Foyer de Ski de Fond (Cross-country Skiing)

    3.3 km
  • Only a five-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix town

    Brévent Ski Area & Lifts

    3.5 km
  • This lift pass office is situated in Les Houches town centre

    Bellevue Ski Pass Office

    3.8 km
  • Lift pass office at the Prarion gondola at the end of Les Houches town

    Prarion Ski Pass Office

    3.8 km
  • Highest cable car in Europe offering spectacular views

    Aiguille du Midi Ski Pass Office

    3.8 km
  • Main Town Ticket office / Departure point for the Mer de Glace

    Montenvers Ski Pass Office

    4.3 km
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Towns nearby

  •
    A growing village situated under its own glacier with a train station and post office

    Les Bossons

    1.8 km
  • A large town at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley about 6km from Chamonix

    Les Houches

    3.3 km
  • The bustling, main resort town in the Chamonix Valley nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc

    Chamonix Mont Blanc

    3.9 km
  • A beautiful village with access to the ski lifts and a challenging golf course

    Les Praz

    5.9 km
  • A traditional village located at the foot of the famous Grands Montets ski area

    Argentière

    11.1 km
  • A typical Savoyard village nestled at the far end of the Chamonix Valley

    Le Tour

    13.7 km
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Directions

You can reach this refuge on foot from La Flatiere (1340m) just above Coupeau. The walk takes approximately 1.5 hours. 

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