REFUGE DU GOÛTER (FFCAM)
Description
Last stop before the roof of Western Europe, the highest guarded refuge in France, the Goûter refuge is an extraordinary building. A true concentrate of technology, it is designed to adapt to the extreme conditions of the site while comfortably accommodating 120 mountaineers on the normal route of Mont Blanc.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Additional information
long description
The team of guardians of the normal route of Mont Blanc welcomes you to the Goûter refuge for your last stage before the summit. A thirst-quenching drink, a hearty meal, a few hours of sleep in comfortable dormitories are the ingredients to make it to the summit. Also enjoy the panorama, perched above the Grand Couloir, of the unique building, and experience the special atmosphere that reigns in this place, where the roped parties wait for the start of the ascent.
Activities around
MOUNTAINEERING: Mont Blanc - Traverse Aiguille de Bionnassay towards Durier.
Nearest car parks
Saint Gervais SNCF/TMB station
Winter hut equipment
The winter hut is located in the annex.
Website
montblanc.ffcam.fr
Booking E-mail
montblanc@ffcam.fr
Opening dates informations and guarded period
Opening of the refuge to the public on May 26, 2024The refuge will be closed to the public on September 16 at 8 a.m.
Sleeping Overview
For hygienic reasons, individual bagged sheets are mandatory. On sale at the refuge for 10 euros.
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