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Chalet Refuge de Lognan

Refuge

Contributors:

8

Our Rating

Very Good

The Chalet Refuge de Lognan is fairly large refuge located near the terminus of the Argentiere Glacier high above the town of Argentiere. The refuge has an indoor dining hall and a nice outdoor terrace wrapping around the building. You can see the Argentiere glacier from the outside deck. The refuge doubles as a restaurant and their main dish is "Croute" or bread baked with local cheese and white wine and then there are different version you can order with mushrooms, ham, eggs, etc. We have had them a couple of times and its really great. Bring cash as the refuge has no card machine.


The refuge is open in summer when the Plan Joran gondola is open which is typically from mid-June to mid-September. It is also open in winter from roughly mid December to the end of May. You can find out more on the Refuge's Facebook page. We couldn't find much information on the sleeping arrangements they provide but other websites seem to mention that that they offer rooms of different capacities and have a total capacity for 30 people.


The easiest access to the Chalets Refuge Lognan is using the Plan Joran gondola Les Chosalets just south from Argentiere. From there it is a roughly 2km trail to the refuge. The main sight that can be combined with a visit to the refuge is the Argentiere Glacier with view points all along the southern bank of the glacier easily reachable from the refuge. We got a great trail that includes both.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2032m

Capacity for this point of interest
Accommodation Type
Phone number for this point of interest
Website for this point of interest

Capacity

Accommodation

Phone

Website

30

Rooms

+33 (0)6 88 56 03 54

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Argentiere Glacier and Refuge Lognan

8

Our Rating

Very Good

Loop Trail:

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A wonderful exploration trail getting up close with the Glacier d'Argentiere and a visit to the Chalet Refuge de Lognan. Amazing views and a spectacular glacier.

Trail Length

Length

6.3km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Start Jul - End Sep

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

2.0 - 3.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+474m / -474m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

9+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

1.3 - 2.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Glacier Argentiere

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Glacier

This glacier lies above the town of Argentiere right next to the Grand Montets ski area

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Argentiere

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1840m

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Argentiere

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Town

Larger town located at the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Argentiere

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1250m

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Cremerie du Glacier

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Snack Bar

Small Restaurant near Argentiere and near the Grand Montets lift station

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Argentiere

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1305m

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Longitude:

6.9567

Latitude:

45.9708

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