What makes the Refuge du Gouter unique?
What makes the Refuge du Gouter unique?
The new Refuge du Gouter is able to accommodate 120 alpinists who will benefit from solar and wind powered electricity, triple glazing, recycled water, and many other eco-friendly features.
What is the Gouter Hut?
It is the highest guarded mountain refuge in France. Two years of work and 6 million Euros has gone into creating the new Gouter hut which is set to be a pioneering mountain hut, not just in terms of its architecture but also in its approach to energy sustainability and the environment.
Where is the Refuge Recovery retreat in 2022?
Please join us for the 7-day Refuge Recovery retreat in Taos, New Mexico, April 24th – May 1st, 2022. Learn More Here Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic recovery program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery.
Should I stay in the Gouter refuge before or after summit attempt?
For some serious hikers reaching the summit of Mont Blanc is the fulfilment of a lifetimes ambition. Sadly, there is little alternative than to stay in the Gouter refuge before and/or after your summit attempt.
When does the refuge open and close?
The refuge is open and staffed from mid-May to end of September, depending on weather conditions. Out of season, the refuge is unstaffed but beds, blankets are dishes are made available for 20 people. Please contact the refuge directly for this season’s prices and opening/closing dates.
Where to stay in the Aiguille du Goûter?
Some people stay one night at the Tête Rousse hut before ascending to Refuge du Goûter. At the base of the final slope of the Aiguille du Goûter, a trail leads to the Grand Couloir. The Couloir is narrow and the rockfall here is continuous.
