Hiking itinerary: Grande Traversée des Alpes - GR 5 - Chardonnière - Samoëns

A friendly, family-run mountain pasture. We will be happy to welcome you for a night's rest in our refuge (in dormitory only) or for a simple and generous meal in our inn (only at lunchtime).Le refuge de Chardonnière est situé sur le tracé du GR5 - GR96 et est recommandé aux amoureux de la nature. En effet il est avant tout le lieux d'alpage de nos troupeaux de vaches et de chèvres laitières. Ainsi vous y trouverez un accueil simple et chaleureux, un repas généreux et copieux cuisiné au maximum avec les produits de notre ferme, ainsi qu'une nuit de sommeil bercée au son des clarines.

Above Samoëns and isolated in the mountains, the Bostan refuge is the ideal place to welcome hikers for a short break or for the night. Accommodation and catering in the mountains. Home and local products. Pleasure for the eyes and taste buds. .It overlooks the Giffre valley and the town of Samoëns. - In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in around 1 hour 45 minutes from the Allamands car park and gives the possibility of trekking in a loop for a day or over several days. - In winter, the valley is a classic for all levels, both on skis and on snowshoes (Col de Bostan - head of Bostan) - about 2 hours. At the refuge, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere. You can eat at noon, and in the evening you quench your thirst at any time and sleep (it is recommended to book in advance).

A refuge in a very relaxing environment, to spend a pleasant stay surrounded by nature. The hike is accessible to children aged 5 and over, depending on their abilities.Located on the GR5 - GR96 route and recommended to nature lovers, the Chardonnière refuge is placed under the sign of respect for the environment, since it is concerned with waste management and uses renewable photovoltaic energy.