Mont Thabor refuge
This wild route between lakes and scree leads to a summit where the mineral landscape becomes lunar and the exceptional panorama: Grandes Jorasses, Matterhorn, Great Casse ... One night at the shelter of Thabor allows to make the route in two stages.
Description
At the crossroads of Savoy, Hautes-Alpes and Italy, Mont-Thabor and its 3178m represents an exceptional belvedere over the entire Alpine massif.
This wild route between lakes and scree leads to a summit where the mineral landscape becomes lunar and the panorama exceptional: Grandes Jorasses, Matterhorn, Grande Casse ... One night at the Thabor refuge allows you to make the route in two stages.
Equipment
- Covered picnic area
- Bar
- Terrace
- Defibrillator
- Restaurant
- Outhouse
- Soal hot water
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
Comfort
- Shared WC
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Bunk beds
- Wood available
- Hot showers
- Pay shower
Environments
- Lake view
- Mountain location
- High mountain
- Close to GR footpath
Rates
Free entry for children < 8 years, mountain guides, mountain guides.
Group rate available for > 9 people.
See all rates and discounts at: http://refugedumontthabor.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
For the snowshoeing and ski touring season, a €2 heating tax is added to the nightly rate.
Tax not included.
Payment methods
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Opening period
From 10/02 to 21/04, daily.
From 15/06 to 17/09, daily.
Booking is strongly recommended.
From 18/09 to 09/02, daily.
Open, unguarded winter refuge.
Spoken languages
- English
- French
- Italian
Adapted tourism
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Location
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Host portrait
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Between the Southern Alps and the Northern Alps, the Thabor massif is a paradise for hiking and roaming. A multitude of lakes, a varied geology, grandiose landscapes ... At the refuge, Charline et Ludovic, a couple of friendly caretakers, welcome and advise families and hikers on their way to the ascent of Mount Thabor (3178 m). They will delight you with homemade dishes made with organic, local and artisanal products.