Goleon Lake and Hut

Nestled in its valley, the Refuge du Goléon awaits you, summer and winter alike! The hut keepers will welcome you with a smile with meals prepared with care, from organic and local products. See you soon!The hut keepers, Myrtille and Lucile, welcome you, with a big smile, to the hut located near Goléon Lake, facing La Meije. Nestled in the Goléon valley, near the lake (200 meters) and facing La Meije, the Goléon hut welcomes you in an exceptional setting. Made of stone and wood, this building, built in 2009 by its owner will seduce you with its rustic beauty. In summer the place is ideal to spend a night with family or friends in a warm and authentic mountain hut. In winter, the valley lends itself perfectly to ski touring. Don't hesitate to stay several nights to explore the hidden corners of this beautiful valley. Drinks and lunch à la carte, half-board or dinner, breakfast only (booking in advance is required). They cook as much as possible with local, seasonal and organic products. Fishing (in authorized period) : in the lake of Goléon is possible. The lake is stocked with brook & brown trouts by the fishing federation. The lake is classified 1st category. Fishing will be open from the 3rd Saturday of June to the 2nd Sunday of October. Mountaineering courses from the hut : make sure to have the right gear ! Aiguille du Goléon (3472m) : Easy route - 3h30 Aiguille Méridionale d'Arve (3514m) : Course D - 4 to 5 h Hikes from the refuge : Glacier du Goléon (3000m) : 4h30 (return) Lombard pass (3092m) : 5h (return) Crux des Aiguilles (2589m) : 1h15 (return) Col du Goléon (2973m) : 2h30 (return) If you decide to camp around the mountain hut, you are welcome to join for a drink, dinner and breakfast.

From the Goleon Lake, you'll have breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and of the peaks of La Meije, Aiguilles d'Arves and Aiguilles de la Saussaz.Go around on the left side from the lake shore then head for the Aiguilles d' Arves mountains to access the ledge of Amont, filled with inscriptions made with stones. Refuge Goleon located on the lakeside. If you are lucky, you might see wild animals as marmots, ibex and vultures, not to speak of all the butterflies and alpine flowers.

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