About twenty beds in dormitories, a family meal served at 7 pm and a real refuge atmosphere in the middle of the village. There is no self-catering kitchen: you book half board, with a reduced rate for FFCAM members.
- Location
- La Vy (Les Contamines-Montjoie), Les Contamines-Montjoie (France)
- Season
- early June to mid-September (summer 2026: June 5 – September 19); also open in winter
- Booking
- Online at chaletdescontamines.ffcam.fr (half board only) or by phone on 04 50 47 00 88
- Half board
- ≈ €58 per person (€48 CAF rate)indicative price
- Run by
- FFCAM
Position: On the main route, km 17.5 from Les Houches (about 150 m from the trail).
Facilities
Which TMB stage?
- Stage 1: Les Houches – Les Contamines-Montjoie17.1 km · 960 m ascent
- Stage 2: Les Contamines-Montjoie – Les Chapieux18.9 km · 1,330 m ascent
Location
Coordinates: 45.81692, 6.72488 · Open in OpenStreetMap