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Refuge du Montenvers

Mountain adventures await at Refuge du Montenvers, where travelers can climb rocks by day and savor French cuisine by night while surrounded by spectacular peaks

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A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, located in a snowy mountainous area. - Refuge du Montenvers (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)
Free daily buffet breakfast - Refuge du Montenvers (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)
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A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a snowy mountain landscape. - Refuge du Montenvers (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)
Nestled in the mountains, Refuge du Montenvers offers a serene escape with a free breakfast buffet and stunning views from the terrace. Enjoy rock climbing, hiking/biking trails nearby or unwind in the garden or library. With two on-site restaurants serving French cuisine and high-speed WiFi, this hotel is perfect for adventure-seekers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double or Twin Room (Refuge) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room (Refuge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (Randonneur) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room (Randonneur)

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Randonneur) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room (Randonneur)

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Tribu) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room (Tribu)

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Altitude) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (Altitude)

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Tribu)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Refuge du Montenvers is in the mountains and near a boardwalk/promenade. Aiguille du Midi Cable Car and Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Richard Bozon Sports Complex or Chamonix Olympic Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing. Visit our Chamonix-Mont-Blanc travel guide
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Le Montenvers, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400

What's nearby

  • An ice cave with visible cracks and a bright light at the end.
    Sea of Ice
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Les Moussoux Station
    6 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Ptiot Monchu
  • Arcus Coffee
  • Panoramique Montenvers
    2 min walk
  • Elevation 1904
  • l'Arveyron

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Panoramique Mer de Glace
  • Restaurant du Montenvers

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Rock climbing

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is accessible only by train, departing from Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The last train departs at 4 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Refuge du Montenvers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Refuge du Montenvers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Refuge du Montenvers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Refuge du Montenvers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Refuge du Montenvers located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea of Ice, La Mer de Glace Ski Lift, and Grotte de Glace Ice Cave. Planards Adventure Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Refuge du Montenvers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel in an outstanding location. Second time visiting, will definitely be back. Staff were all awesome. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing hotel. Amazing location. Definitely would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wait staff was incredibly helpful and generous to us. We appreciated their assistance and making our two days there memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a hotel in the mountains above Chamonix, accessible only by a quaint train (30 minutes) where you can go on incredible hikes or just relax on the patio and stare at the glorious mountains... well, it doesn't get better than that. Everyone on the staff was attentive and nice, and the family room was perfect for my husband, myself, and our teenage daughter (who got her own space). We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a one of a kind experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So peaceful and a memorable walking trail with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Camilla

Disliked: Staff & service
The refuge cancelled our booking on the day. This might be ok for a normal hotel but when the hotel is in the middle of a mountain, only accessible by a 2.5 hour hike (or a tiny train that is on strike - it’s France after all) then it is simply unacceptable to let your guests arrive at the door tired, hungry & thirsty to see a sign that says ‘sorry we’re closed, we tried to contact you’. We had indeed received a message from the hotel that morning but it confirmed that, despite the train strike, the hotel remains open if you are happy to walk. We had always planned to hike so we set off as normal, paying 85 euros for the cable car up. A few hours later they sent 1 further email to cancel the booking completely but of course we were already up the mountain & didn’t see it. No phone calls or voicemails (except from Expedia, later that evening) so they let us hike for hours, not knowing the hotel was closed. In the end, we had no choice but to hike all the way back down the mountain with blisters on our feet, no food & no water because of course we had not planned for such a long hike all in 1 day. We had booked half board & this hotel isn’t cheap compared to a typical refuge! Absolutely disappointed. Not even a follow up email to apologise, just a request for a review. Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional location. Cool, vintage-looking hotel. Rooms are very oldschool, which is cool. Bathrooms should have followed the same style.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Montenvers was great. The hotel appearred lovingly restored to it's original glory. It was a realitively easy and comfortable way to immerse in some of the most beautiful mtns in the world. The food was very good. The views from our room of the glacier and mtns were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historical hotel with excellent food. Love the hotel dogs( love to play stick) and the feline friend in the dinning area. The view from the room are wow. Would i be back? Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Flavien

Très belle de
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre vue montagne grandiose, personnel très agréable, repas et pti dej top !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Skye

Un cadre exceptionnel, mais l’expérience ne suit pas. Nous habitons à Chamonix et nous étions ravis de séjourner enfin au Montenvers - le site est spectaculaire et le dîner était vraiment bon. Cependant, pour le prix payé, l’expérience globale nous a déçus. L’intérieur a besoin d’un vrai coup de neuf. L’espace bar souffre d’un éclairage peu flatteur et manque cruellement de chaleur et de convivialité - une occasion manquée vu le cadre montagnard exceptionnel. Les chambres sont basiques, voire décevantes pour ce niveau de prix. Le plus frustrant : aucune communication sur les horaires du train. Même en tant que locaux, on a trouvé ça confus - on imagine à peine la difficulté pour les visiteurs qui dépendent du train comme seul moyen d’accès en hiver. Il y a un superbe hôtel qui ne demande qu’à émerger ici. Le potentiel est là - le site fait déjà une grande partie du travail. Mais il faut investir dans les intérieurs pour créer le refuge alpin chaleureux qu’il pourrait être, et repenser complètement la communication et le service client. Pour l’instant, l’établissement se repose sur la vue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uma experiência única.

Nada igual, uma experiência única que todos deveria ter, de passar uma noite em um hotel mágico nas montanhas, tratamento intimista, vista impecável, eu nem tenho palavras. O conforto do quarto é 10/10 e a alimentação é de alto nível.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARCELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiencia Incrível!

Experiencia incrível no meio das montanhas. Vale a pena! Café da manhã e jantar muito gostosos e bem acolhedor. A vista sensacional para as montanhas. Hotel fica isolado, bom para momentos a dois. Não esqueça de levar tudo que precisa, pois não há comercio algum ao redor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refuge en amoureux

Séjour incroyable dans un lieu historique d'exception. Accueil à la réception impeccable, en revanche la restauration déplorable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Merveilleux
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ambiance alpin

Dans un cadre typique alpin, on a été accueilli merveilleusement bien , notre chambre très spacieuse avec vue sur la mer de glace top ! Dîner délicieux et petit déjeuner copieux toujours avec vue sur la montagne Je recommande sans hésiter
La mascotte
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jean françois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

découverte

nuitée atypique dans un décor de film!, bon accueil, chance au réveil d'un contraste montagne sur ciel bleu azur, une bonne expérience!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lieu magique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rare

Nous etions comme chez des amis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Gavard

Liked: Staff & service
Yy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L’endroit en
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar paradisiaco
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Super sejour au calme avec un tres bon repas et un personnel au top merci
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021