Refuge du Nid d'Aigle

Off the TMB route, it can be reached in about an hour on foot from Bellevue along the tramway line, or in a few minutes by train, for a night in a high-mountain atmosphere. Comfort remains basic (no shower, outdoor toilets) and electricity is generated on site.

Location

Nid d'Aigle (terminus of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc), Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (France)

Season

June 1 – September 30 (2026), possible extension to October 15

Booking

Online at monrefugepaysdumontblanc.com up to 10 days before, then by phone (04 50 58 05 78); named booking compulsory

Half board

≈ €80 per person (2026)indicative price

Run by

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains municipality (former FFCAM hut)

Position: Off the route, close to the TMB (≈ 3.2 km as the crow flies from the main route).

Facilities

• 3 dormitories
• duvets and pillows provided (bring your own sleeping-bag liner)
• half board
• lunch and dinner
• packed lunch (€15)
• picnic room
• bar
• terrace
• no shower
• outdoor toilets
• payment by card, check or cash
• no pets

Which TMB stage?

• Stage 1: Les Houches – Les Contamines-Montjoie17.1 km · 960 m ascent

Location

Coordinates: 45.85601, 6.79955 · Open in OpenStreetMap

Nearby

• Refuge du FiouxMountain hut · 3.5 km as the crow flies
• Auberge de BionnassayInn · 3.5 km as the crow flies
• Refuge de Miage (Chalets de Miage)Mountain hut · 3.6 km as the crow flies
• Aire de bivouac tolérée de MiageCampground · 3.7 km as the crow flies
• Ibis Styles Les Houches ChamonixHotel · 3.7 km as the crow flies
• Gîte Michel Fagot (Chalet-refuge)Gîte · 3.8 km as the crow flies

All accommodation: Col de Voza, Bellevue and Bionnassay →