Refuge du Chardonnet

Located in the heart of the upper Clarée valley, on the edge of the forest and alpine pastures, between the limestone rock faces of the Cerces mountains, you'll find Refuge du Chardonnet. This is the ideal base for nature lovers, hikers, skiers and rock climbers. You’ll feel right at home in our comfortable main dining area where you can enjoy our lovingly-prepared, delicious, and healthy, home-style cuisine. Don't forget to pack your sleeping bag liner. Our small dormitories sleep four to six people, and are all equipped with sheets and duvets. Indoor hot showers and bathroom facilities. Making a reservation is essential. Regardless of the type of booking (adult, child, dormitory or room, groups, etc.) We regret that we cannot accept booking requests made by e-mail.

From Fontcouverte (the upper Clarée Valley), where you leave your car, enter the Fontcouverte campsite and turn left to follow the trail leading to Refuge du Chardonnet (signposted) passing by the chalets de Laraux (400 m elevation, approx. 1 hour).

• Evening meal· Yes
• Packed lunch· Yes
• Showers· Yes
• Toilets· Yes

Services

Half Board, Picnic, Upon reservation, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for Thermos, Bread for sale, Small groceries for sale

Services offered

Free hot showers, Weather information, Electricity (220v)

Facilities

Private Parking, Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage area

Languages spoken

French, English, Italian

Reception

Animals welcome

Payment methods

Bank Cheque, Cash

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLICABLE TO THE REFUGE DU CHARDONNET: as of 1 September 2025 In the middle of the Vallon du Chardonnet, in the Haute-Clarée (Névache), our refuge has a capacity of 39 places: 6 dormitories of 4 places and one of 6 places, as well as two dormitories of 5 and 6, and camping pitches. Free hot showers are available. Beds are equipped with duvets for your comfort; please bring a small fitted sheet, toiletries and a head torch. You can recharge your phones; Waste management is difficult, so we ask everyone to take responsibility for their rubbish and take it back down to the valley. For your peace of mind, booking is compulsory. Half board includes the night, the evening meal, breakfast and the tourist tax. In the evening, the meal is served at 7 pm in the common room. In the morning, the self-service breakfast is taken between 7 and 8 am. At lunchtime, you can order a picnic and, for those who prefer, you can have lunch at the refuge. Remember to order your picnics when booking or before 4 pm for the following day. Picnics ordered must be paid for. As far as possible we try to meet your dietary wishes (special diets, birthday cakes....). However, any change to the menu may incur a supplement. We cannot provide gluten-free bread. For any booking (by phone or online) we ask for a 20 euro deposit per half board and per person, whatever the type of booking (adult, child, dormitory....). Even a little one (under 4) counts as one person. The balance for your stopover or stay will be paid directly at the refuge in cash or by cheque (French cheques only). Please note: no cards. Booking prices are those in force on the day of booking, for the period chosen. They are expressed in euros, including VAT. We do not accept holiday vouchers (chèques vacances). No bookings by email or by post. Deposits are non-refundable. Please plan to arrive at the refuge before 7 pm; after this time the booking is deemed cancelled and may be reallocated. If you are delayed, let the refuge know by phone. If you have a problem with your booking, do not hesitate to call the refuge on +33 (0)6 20 06 63 10

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