Refuge du Montenvers
MONTENVERS, 74400 Chamonix, France – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 313 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I loved the historic atmosphere and access to the glacier and hiking trails.
United States of AmericaIncredible hotel and location. Employees very friendly and accommodating.
United States of AmericaIf 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.
United States of AmericaThe super clean facilities overall. The food quality was excellent both dinner&breakfast. Well prepared
United States of AmericaGreat place to stay up the mountains with great views of the mountains and glacier.
United KingdomAn 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 astounding. Our food was included and we felt it was lovely...especially the pork terrine and the cheese and charcuterie board. Neve the cat was also pretty beguiling....
United KingdomMy 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 dream when you wake up and see the beautiful morning lights behind the mountains outside your window and when you enjoy your breakfast while admiring the views
NetherlandsAmazing location. Stunning period property. A place we will never forget. loved the old photos on the walls and the history of this place. mind blowing special place, so special to be alone up there just silent with the sound of the ice melting.
United KingdomThe dorms were very comfortable and spacious. The curtains made you feel like you had a lot of your own privacy and the lamp by the bedside was a nice touch for reading. Stunning scenery with the mountains and beautiful dining areas. The building is also filled with interesting apline history which adds a lot of character.
United Kingdom1. The superb location for skiing and sight-seeing 2. Friendly staff P.S. We had a sunny day and a clear night. After dinner, we went out to photograph the starry sky.
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Larisa
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Jenn
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Trevor
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Betsy
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Kewalin
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Julie
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Sandra
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Khaine
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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 feet 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
See what guests loved the most:
Swanoski
United States of America“I loved the historic atmosphere and access to the glacier and hiking trails.”- ThaddeusUnited States of America“Incredible hotel and location. Employees very friendly and accommodating.”
- LarisaUnited 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.”
JennUnited States of America“The super clean facilities overall. The food quality was excellent both dinner&breakfast. Well prepared”- Trevor
United Kingdom“Great place to stay up the mountains with great views of the mountains and glacier.” 
BetsyUnited 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...”- JulieUnited Kingdom“Amazing location. Stunning period property. A place we will never forget. loved the old photos on the walls and the history of this place. mind blowing special place, so special to be alone up there just silent with the sound of the ice melting.”
- SandraUnited Kingdom“The dorms were very comfortable and spacious. The curtains made you feel like you had a lot of your own privacy and the lamp by the bedside was a nice touch for reading. Stunning scenery with the mountains and beautiful dining areas. The building...”
- Khaine
China“1. The superb location for skiing and sight-seeing 2. Friendly staff P.S. We had a sunny day and a clear night. After dinner, we went out to photograph the starry sky.”
- Hello Are you able to ski from here? Thank you! Ilene WintersDear 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 2019
- Hello, I read there is not parking a available. Where do most of the guest park their cars? Thank you, OttaviaHello, 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 2021
- what 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 2023
- We 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
- How to get a hotel from chamonix city center by public transportation plz? thanksHello, You have to take train at the Montenvers train station from chamonix Center. The way is around 25 minutes. have a nice dayAnswered on 25 January 2022
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- Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- 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 are considered 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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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: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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Refuge du Montenvers is 2.5 miles from the center of Chamonix.
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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.
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Refuge du Montenvers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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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
