Mountain refuges

Sylvain and Federica welcome you to the Platé refuge: a small refuge with a capacity of 35 people nestled in the hollow of a limestone plateau suspended in front of the breathtaking Mont-Blanc mountain range. No credit card.

Around the refuge, the alpine lawns embrace a white rock finely sculpted by water and glaciers: the Lapiaz. This unique geological domain in Europe draws a landscape of almost lunar aspect. Close to other refuges, Platé is particularly suitable for family tours and light hiking. At the refuge, the guardians offer their small dishes, all prepared with great care and pleasure, starting with bread, as well as their homemade drinks. See you soon!

Refuge on the route of the GR96 and GR5 nearby.
Summits : Tête de Coloney - Aiguilles de Varan
Day hike : Tour du désert de Platé (3h) - Tête de Colonney (2h30 / 660m ascent) Col de la Portette (1h / 322m ascent) Les Grandes Platières (2h / 448m ascent) La Combe de Barmerousse (2h) and access to the Varan refuge (4h / 200m ascent) - Le Vallon de Sales (GR96) and Refuge de Sales (3h / 322m ascent) - Le Vallon d'Anterne (GR5) and Refuge Alfred Wills (6h / 350m ascent)
A two-day loop starting from Plaine-Joux or Sixt, via the Dérochoir, Barmerousse or the Combe de Sales (call the refuge for more information)