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Self-catering Hut Self-catering Hut · Alps · 1,492 m

Refuge du Fioux

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A panoramic terrace with a view on the Mount Joly, the glacier of Bionnassay and the Dome of the Snack. Accommodation in room of 2, 4 and 6 places. Toilets in common with shower. Noon catering. Bivouac authorized around the refuge.

Opening times

From 17/12/2016 to 26/03/2017, daily. From 25/05 to 24/09/2017, daily.

Sleeping beds

Number of beds in dorm
22
Number of beds in twin rooms
0
Number of beds in dormitory
0
Winter room
0

General


hiker friendly

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from   €60.00
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hiker friendly 

Address

Refuge du Fioux
4409 Route de Bionnassay, Chez Botoche
74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Coordinates

DD
45.871517, 6.760443
DMS
45°52'17.5"N 6°45'37.6"E
UTM
32T 326186 5082211
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Refuge du Fioux

Botholier Catherine et Serge
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4409 Route de Bionnassay, Chez Botoche
74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
+33 4 50 93 52 43 http://www.autourdumontblanc.com/amb/index.cfm/refuge-du-fioux.html E-mail: c.botholier@gmail.com
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