Walking itinerary - Tour du Haut Giffre on foot

A friendly, family-run mountain pasture. We'll be delighted to welcome you for a restful night in our refuge (dormitory only) or for a simple, generous meal in our inn (lunchtime only, preferably by reservation).The Chardonnière refuge is located on the GR5 - GR96 route and is recommended for nature lovers. It is above all the alpine pasture for our herd of dairy cows. Here you'll find a warm, simple welcome, a generous, hearty meal cooked to the highest standard with products from our farm, and a night's sleep lulled to sleep by the sound of clarines.

We offer traditional dishes such as mountain omelette, fondue, tartiflette and a varied choices of sweet and savoury pancakes.In the afternoon, the brewery is open to you. In July and August, menu on Sunday and public holidays at lunch time.

The ideal place for the whole family to recharge their batteries! You'll take away unforgettable memories, whatever the season!The ideal place for the whole family to recharge their batteries! Numerous activities all year round: - in summer, numerous hiking trails (signposted paths), lazing by the lake or on the terrace admiring the breathtaking view over the valley and the Mont Blanc range! - in winter, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Please note that the parking lot is difficult to access in winter. Please take the free shuttle bus from Samoëns.

The refuge is located on the Chardonnière mountain pasture. It offers a warm welcome and a family atmosphere. We can welcome you for the night in one of our two dormitories, or for a hearty authentic meal at lunchtime.The refuge is located on several outstanding hiking trails: the GR5, the tour des dents blanches and the Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA). This makes it a strategic stopover when planning your itineraries.