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Lake Gers Refuge

Description

We welcome you in the heart of the Grand Massif, in a green setting. Come and discover a timeless place in the middle of pasture. Five cozy rooms and a restaurant bar welcome you for a stay full of healing.
Caroline, Nicolas and their team will be delighted to welcome you for a drink, a meal or an overnight stay. We offer rooms sleeping from 3 to 6, each with its own private bathroom. We'll be happy to welcome you for a stopover on your way along the GR96. In winter, you can enjoy the magical experience of sleeping in the wilderness of the Grand Massif. You can relax by the open fire after a hard day's skiing.
On the GR96, from Samoëns to Samance (Lac d'Annecy), and on the approach to the GR5, the Refuge du Lac de Gers welcomes you to a magnificent setting abounding in flora and fauna. In addition to the gîte, we offer simple, traditional, high-quality local cuisine by the lake in summer and on the Cascades trail in winter.
Enjoy a break in the peace and quiet of the Combe de Gers by the lake. With its abundant flora and fauna, this is an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Mountain lake fishing enthusiasts can tease out the trout, while others relax on the terrace.
In autumn, the stag roar brings the summer season to a close...

Local producers on your plate:
You'll find products from :
La Ferme du Criou (Vercland) - cheese
La Bergerie du Lochet (Sixt fer à Cheval) - cheese
La Fruitière Samoëns - cheese
Au Nid Nature (samoëns) - fruit & vegetables
Giffre Viande (Taninges) - meat
Le Grenier du Torréfacteur (verchaix) - teas & infusions
La Bergerie du Môle and its mountain pasture in Gers - vegetables + sausages

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
46.0283536.730489
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Altitude
1536 m
Point of Interest updated on 16/12/2025

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Date and time

  • From 20/12/2025 to 29/03/2026

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Updated by

Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 15/12/2025
www.samoens.com
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Blue card accepted on clear days, satellite link fickle on cloudy days.

Open period

From 20/12/2025 to 29/03/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends. Closed on Monday. School vacations : Christmas: for the Christmas vacations: * We will be open 6 days a week from December 20 to January 4. Closed on December 24 for lunch and dinner, and on December 29 for lunch and dinner. February 7 to March 8 Open Tuesday lunchtime to Sunday evening inclusive (closed Monday lunchtime and Monday evening). Outside school vacations : January 5 to February 6 and March 9 to March 29: open Thursday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime inclusive (Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights).

Location complements

Winter : 🚩 Accessibility of the refuge in general: snowshoeing / ski touring / downhill skiing via Combe de Gers + Forêt magique OR Piste des cascades but plan to come on foot between the pisteurs' hut and the refuge (10 minutes). Access by 12/15/2026 (barring heavy snowfalls in the meantime). Snowshoes or crampons: via Lededian and Sixt Fer à Cheval. Ski touring: prefer access via Flaine, as there is not enough snow below the refuge to go up and down via Cascade. Downhill skiing: currently impossible. Summer skiing: Nearest village or resort: Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval Walking time from nearest parking lot "Pont de Ledédian": 2h walk Access by footpath, with a donkey, mountain bike, 4x4, quad, motorcycle (summer), snowshoes, cross-country skis and alpine skis (winter). Coach parking at the Lededian parking lot.

Reception complements

Greater capacity for outdoor groups. Menus available for larger groups. Telephone point on the waterfall trail. We'll pick you up by snowmobile on the waterfall trail. A unique experience!

Animals

Yes. Leashed lunch only.
Dogs are not allowed at night.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾