About this property
Only accessible by train, departing from Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station, Refuge du Montenvers is a shelter-style hotel set in a 19th-century building and located at an altitude of 1913 metres in the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Free WiFi is available. The rooms come with heating, mountain views and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The dormitory has access to a shared bathroom. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Le Montenvers, features French regional cuisine. A few metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mel
Spain“The location of this hotel is absolutely stunning. A real treat to feel "on top of the world". The evening meal included was superb and breakfast was delicious with lots of choice and great quality ingredients.”- Ludovic
Poland“Unique location Comfortable bed Decoration Very good shower Amazing View on the mountain” - Shalini
India“It was sensational! One of the best evenings that we have ever had. Parked our car at the station (very easy) and took the train up. We were greeted warmly and given a room immediately. Warm, cosy room. All in wood. Great toilet. Had a...” 
Sylvain
Canada“Everything was fantastic. The location was amazing so nice and peaceful up there!”- Andrew
France“A mythical hotel for cultural and natural history with its spirit intact through sensitive updating, with charming staff and pretty good food.” - Giovanni
Italy“Rooms are very comfortable and cozy. The location of the hotel is truly unique!” - Kirill
Russia“The best place for chill spending time at French Alpes. Very nice restaurant and team of the hotel. We really enjoyed snowshoeing routes!” - Ajay
Netherlands“View was amazing. Staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was very cozy. Food was good” - Melissa Italy“The location, the view from the window, the athmosphere, the fondue and the breakfast.”
Rowena
New Zealand“This is an amazing old mountaineering / trekking hotel in on top of a ridge outside of Chamonix. It’s like stepping back in time! Charming staff. Delicious food and great bathrooms. Beds small but cosy! Highly rate it for active people.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant le Refuge du Montenvers
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the property is only accessible by train, departing from Montenvers-Mer de Glace Train Station, located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
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.
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 metres away.
Please note that for reservations of 5 or more rooms, special conditions may apply. Please contact the property for further details.
Please note that we will perform a pre-authorization on your credit card upon your arrival. The amount will be released on the day following check-out. Depending on your bank, this amount may appear as a charge for up to 14 days after the transaction.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Refuge du Montenvers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
