Refuge du Montenvers
MONTENVERS, 74400 Chamonix, France – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 327 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I loved the historic atmosphere and access to the glacier and hiking trails.

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.
Refuge du Montenvers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 12, 2017- La Mer de Glace Ski Lift - 650 feet
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
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- Swanoski
United States of America
“I loved the historic atmosphere and access to the glacier and hiking trails.” - Thaddeus
United States of America
“Incredible hotel and location. Employees very friendly and accommodating.” - Larisa
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.” - Jenn
United States of America
“The super clean facilities overall. The food quality was excellent both dinner&breakfast. Well prepared” - Carmen
Germany
“We had such a great time during our weekend in the region. It was a great experience to stay at the hotel. The location is beautiful, food was delicious, the room was very comfortable, great hikes were possible directly from the hotel, and the...” - Michiel
Netherlands
“Superb location, nice hotel, staff service levels could easily be much better- almost 500 euro for 2 nights, waiting times starter to dinner > 1 hour with vague excuse only have 2 kitchen members, check out waiting time 20 minutes as pc was...” - Ellie
United Kingdom
“Amazing place to stay. We loved the views. The restaurant was better than we expected- beautifully presented French food.” - Trevor
United Kingdom
“Great place to stay up the mountains with great views of the mountains and glacier.” - Betsy
United Kingdom
“An historic property and a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the mers de glacé. Staff were lovely and helpful. We loved the preservation of the hotel, the railway... historic blended with the new. Our suite was stunning and our views were...” - Kewalin
Netherlands
“My second time here. Perfect place to recharge and relax. Stunning mountain view outside the windows. Great French breakfast and Savoie 3 course dinner. You can get a drink from the bar and just relax by the fireplace in the winter. Felt like a...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hello Are you able to ski from here? Thank you! Ilene Winters
Dear Ilene, The Refuge is not located on the slopes and we are not near any ski lift. You have to go down to Chamonix to ski. Best regards, Cléme..Answered on 26 December 2019Hi, What is the train schedule during August? Thanks
please check link: https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/horaires-tarifs-montenvers-mer-de-glaceAnswered on 13 December 2021what time is last check in
Hello, The last train from Chamonix to reach us is at 4:30 pm, so the last check-in is around 5:00 pm. You can arrive in the afternoon if you wantAnswered on 21 April 2023Hello, I read there is not parking a available. Where do most of the guest park their cars? Thank you, Ottavia
Hello, there are free parkings in Chamonix Center. After guests have to take train to go up on Montenvers Site. have a nice dayAnswered on 16 November 2021what is the latest we can arrive as flight is a late one.
The latest train goes from Chamonix at 4:30PM or 5:00PM in the summerAnswered on 20 April 2023We are planning on booking a room and hiking up to the hotel. Where do we park our car?
In the parking call Biollay or PlannardAnswered on 31 August 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Refuge du MontenversGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Mountain view
- View
- Terrace
- Clothes rack
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Key access
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- French
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
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.
Cash
Refuge du Montenvers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 feet 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
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Refuge du Montenvers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Refuge du Montenvers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Refuge du Montenvers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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Room options at Refuge du Montenvers include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Family
- Suite
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Refuge du Montenvers has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers
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Refuge du Montenvers is 2.5 miles from the center of Chamonix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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.