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List of of all Refuges around Chamonix

Refuge de Bellachat

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Our Rating

Exceptional

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Nearest Town

Chamonix

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Altitude

2152m

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Capacity

24

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Accommodation

Dormitories

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Phone

+33 (0)7 89 03 30 38

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Website

The Refuge de Bellachat is located in between the Aiguillette des Houches and the Brevent peak, right across of the Mont Blanc and overlooking the Chamonix valley. The refuge is situated at an altitude of 2,152 meters and can only be reached by foot. The panoramic views from the refuge are breathtaking, overlooking the Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. The refuge has a long history and has been completely rebuilt multiple times since 1920.


The refuge offers basic facilities including bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and basic meals. The refuge is open from June to September. Check the website of the refuge for bookings and operating dates and hours.


NOTE: In the summer of 2022 the Refuge ran out of its water source thereby limiting its sanitary facilities. Contact the refuge directly to make sure its open and providing accommodation.

Refuge de Bellachat Photos

Below are all the photos we have in our Chamonix Photos collection for this point of interest. All our photos are tagged with the GPS coordinates and linked to the trails that you can take to find the location where the photo was taken. So if  you want to see the full details for a specific photo then just click on it.

Hiking & Running Trails to Refuge de Bellachat

All the trails and points of interest around Chamonix on our website are linked to each other so you can easily pick trails that cover the things you would like to see or visit sights that are nearby and can easily be combined with your target destination. These are the hiking and trail running trails and points of interest linked to Refuge de Bellachat

Chamonix to Brevent via Bellachat

Length

17.6km

Elevation +

+1551m / -1551m

Difficulty

Moderate

8

Very Good

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jul - Mid Oct

A big but beautiful climb from Chamonix to the top of Brevent via Bellachat and the Lac du Brevent. Big views and spectacular terrain.

Merlet to Bellachat and Aiguillette des Houches

Length

10.94km

Elevation +

+1005m / -1005m

Difficulty

Moderate

10

The Best

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

9+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Jun - End Sep

Spectacular views on this one! The walk over the crest from Bellachat to Aiguillette des Houches is absolutely spectacular. Merlet makes for the easiest access without lifts.

Points of Interests near Refuge de Bellachat

Aiguilette des Houches

Mountain Ridge

10

The Best

Crest Summit on the edge of the Carlaveryon nature reserve above Les Houches

Nearest Town

Les Houches

Altitude

2285m

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Le Brevent

Summit

9

Exceptional

The highest point in the Aiguilles Rouges natural reserve, served by a cable car

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude

2525m

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Where is Refuge de Bellachat?

Longitude:

6.829552329628221

Latitude:

45.9221693203963

​Below you will find the location of Refuge de Bellachat on the map. You can also click the button to show the nearby trails and points of interests that are listed above on the same map. Another option is to visit our interactive map that shows Refuge de Bellachat and everything else that is listed on our website.

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Looking for more Refuges?

Refuge de Bellachat is only one of many refuges around Chamonix. We got many more we would love to show you and many more you should visit! To view all the other refuges and mountain accommodations we cover on our website, you can visit our Refuges around Chamonix page or view all the mountain accommodations around Chamonix on our interactive map

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