Only accessible by train, departing from Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station, Refuge du Montenvers is a shelter-style hotel set in a 19th-century building and located at an altitude of 6276 feet in the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Free WiFi is available. The rooms come with heating, mountain views and a bathroom with a shower and Pure Altitude free toiletries. The dormitory has access to a shared bathroom. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Le Montenvers, features French regional cuisine. A few yards away, guests can also enjoy a drink at Le Bar des Glaciers or a lunch at Le Panoramique restaurant which features a panoramic terrace with views of the Mer de Glace. Montenvers-Mer de Glace train stop is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
5 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
2 full beds
6 twin beds
and
2 full beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Chamonix
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Swanoski
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the historic atmosphere and access to the glacier and hiking trails.
  • Thaddeus
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible hotel and location. Employees very friendly and accommodating.
  • Larisa
    United States of America United States of America
    If you are looking for escape and rest - PERFECT place. Amazing views. nice path to walk (make sure you have correct shoes to walk in nature). Great food - real French home food. Perfect breakfast. Nice selection of wine. High quality country stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Refuge du Montenvers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Refuge du Montenvers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Refuge du Montenvers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property is only accessible by train, departing from Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station, located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

Guests are invited to park their car near Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station. Please note that parking places are limited.

The return trip train ticket to the hotel is not included in the price and costs EUR 37 per stay.

Please make sure you consult train timetables as the last train can leave as early as 16:30, depending on the season.

Please note that Le Panoramique restaurant and Le Bar des Glaciers are not in the hotel but located a few yards away.

Please note that for reservations of 5 or more rooms, special conditions may apply. Please contact the property for further details.

Please inform Refuge du Montenvers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Refuge du Montenvers

  • The prices at Refuge du Montenvers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Refuge du Montenvers include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Refuge du Montenvers has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers

  • Refuge du Montenvers is 2.5 miles from the center of Chamonix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Refuge du Montenvers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Refuge du Montenvers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.