Refuge Du Montenvers, Chamonix
About the Hotel
Rooms for explorers
Refuge Du Montenvers features 20 rooms, each named after explorers. Accommodations range from 10-person dormitories to private rooms. Rooms include heating, AM/FM alarm clock and carpeted floors. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and a shower. Certain rooms offer mountain views.
Dining with a view
The Montenvers restaurant features mountain cuisine using local produce. The restaurant offers Savoyard, Swiss, and Valdotain cold meats and cheeses served on a platter. Enjoy regional dishes such as diots and polenta, soup, and soft-boiled egg with ham. A selection of local cheeses and ham plus pastries, cereals, and fresh fruits served with tasty hot chocolate are offered. A long menu of local specialties is featured for dinner. Guests can have lunch on the sunny terrace facing the Drus, or inside in the dining room.
Activities at Montenvers
The Ice Grotto is a famous attraction near Refuge Du Montenvers. Guests can choose a Montenvers-plan de l'Aiguille hike with a high mountain guide. Snowshoeing is available around the hotel on marked trails. The hotel displays climbing memorabilia, wood paneling, wool, and dark leather combined with bright climbing ropes.
Alpine Heritage Location
Refuge Du Montenvers is located at an altitude of 1,903m in the Chamonix valley. It is 3.5 km from Montenvers - Mer de Glace and 100 km from Meythet. Landmarks nearby include Le Musee Alpin (3.5 km), Nantillons Glacier (2.5 km), Montenvers Tram (3.5 km), and Aiguille du Midi (4 km). Mar de hielo and Grotte de glace are 1 km away.
Services and Features
The hotel features a meeting room with mountain views. Breakfast includes regional produce. Evenings are offered by Luc Moreau with outings on the glacier focusing on the High Mountain and climate. The Mer de Glace is accessible. Snowshoeing is available on the trails marked out by the Mont-Blanc company.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pets allowed
- Key access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor