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Refuge du Nid d'Aigle
Description
Situated close to the arrival of the Mont Blanc Tramway, the Nid d'Aigle refuge, built in a circular arc, is particularly well integrated into the landscape.
Facing the Pointe Percée, the highest point in the Aravis massif, and dominated by the Aiguilles du Goûter (3,863m) and Bionnassay (4,052m), our terrace is an ideal place for contemplation. The impressive Bionnassay glacier is just a stone's throw away: early risers are likely to come across an ibex on its moraine.
Climbers returning late from the roof of Europe are always welcome: they can even reward themselves with a fondue!
The dormitories are equipped with duvets and pillows, so all you need is a personal sheet.
Sanitary facilities are available outside the refuge. There are no showers.
For those who wish to cook for themselves, we can provide a non-sack room: remember to bring your own cooking equipment. Our cook can also prepare pasta, omelettes and cold meats for you throughout the day.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/06 to 30/09/2026 daily.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 30 people
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc - 26/05/2026
www.saintgervais.com
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Price(s)
Free entry for children under 8. Group rate available for 9 people or more. Discount for children under 8 years old. We accept all types of payment: cash, cheques and CB but we advise you to always have two payment solutions in case of technical problem. Tax not included.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 05 78
Email : refuge@niddaigle.com
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
Not accessible by motor vehicles
Location complements
Nearest village: Village of Bionnassay - Parking du Crozat Access possible by: Le Tramway du Mont-Blanc (rack train) 10mn. Access is also possible from the Bellevue cable car, Les Houches, along the railway, 1h. Access by the trail above the Crozat car park, in the direction of Bellevue, the Col du Tricot and the Chalet de l'Are. Pleasant itinerary of 2h30 for neophyte or initiated walkers. After the chalets of the Are follow the moraine of the glacier of Bionnassay, follows an aerial passage in metallic staircases attached to the rock 20 minutes from the refuge. - IGN Maps: TOP 25 3531 - St Gervais ET.
Food and refreshments
The refuge offers lunch meals for walkers and half board for those who wish to enjoy the tranquility of a night in the mountains.
Services for children
The refuge of the Eagle’s Nest is referenced by the FFCAM in the guide "Refuges en famille". Activities to do around the refuge: Fauna and flora, high environment mountain, incredible views of glaciers, Mont Blanc tramway, meeting with mountaineers on their way to Mont Blanc…
Reception complements
Visitors to the refuge are required to bring their own rubbish back down.
Animals
No
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