Refuge du Lac de la Grande Lechere
Saint François Longchamp
At an altitude of 1,700 metres, with breathtaking views of northern Belledonne, the Pic de l’Etendard and the Aiguilles d’Arves, we welcome you all year round to enjoy the many different aspects of this unspoilt region.
Come and enjoy some fresh air, admire the sunsets and the starry sky whilst spending a night at the refuge (dormitory with 4 to 8 beds; sleeping bags compulsory). During the day, we also serve food between 12 noon and 2 pm, and at any time for a snack, a beer or a coffee…
The building is new (2014) and fully equipped with modern comforts, but we have to cope with the same constraints (particularly regarding water and, consequently, electricity, as we run on a micro-hydroelectric power station) as other, more remote mountain huts.
In winter: Come from Saint François Longchamp in 2½ hours on snowshoes or ski touring gear, or from the hamlet of Le Mollaret in Montgellafrey in 1½ hours.
In summer: A 2-hour walk from Saint François Longchamp (Replat) or Montgellafrey, or a 5-minute walk from the refuge car park. Starting point for a wide range of hiking routes and trails suitable for all abilities. Do take a moment to try out our orienteering courses (free of charge).
Home-cooked meals made with fresh produce.
Please remember to book in advance for lunch or an overnight stay, and make sure you bring a cheque or cash as we do not accept credit cards at the refuge (poor mobile signal).
Équipements
- Bar
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Restaurant
- Waste management
- Hydroelectric power plant
Services
- Independently Managed
- Full-board
- Breakfast
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only
Comfort
- Baby equipment
- Shared WC
- Bunk beds
- Hot showers
- Pay shower
In the surroundings
- Waterside
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Forest location
- Lake view
- Mountain location
- Accessible by ski
Prices
Night: 19 €
Child rate per night: 13 €
Breakfast: 11 €
Picnic to take away: 12 €
Dinner: 22 €
Half board (pp): 52 €.
VERHUUR VAN SLAAPZAK 3 €
DOUCHE 3 €
Toeslag voor stookolie (tussenseizoen): 40 €.
Tourist tax included.
Reception capacity
Global capacity : 35
Payment methods
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Check
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Cash
Opening Time
From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 daily.
From 03/10 to 11/10/2026 weekends.
From 17/10 to 02/11/2026 daily.
From 19/12/2026 to 03/01/2027 daily.
From 04/01 to 05/02/2027 daily.
From 06/02 to 07/03/2027 daily.
From 27/03 to 29/03/2027.
From 01/05 to 31/05/2027 on bank holidays and weekends.
From 01/06 to 30/06/2027 daily.
Spoken languages
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English
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Spanish
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French
Prestation d'activités
- Pedestrian sports
- Activity
- Climbing sports
- Aerial sports
- Cycle sports
- Water sports
- Winter sports
- Night-time sledging
- Climbing
- Paragliding
- Fishing
- Hike on foot
- Mountain biking
- Mountain climbing
- Sled dogs
- Snow shoes
- Ski
Tourisme adapté
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Type de clientèle
- Walkers/hikers
- Mountain bikers
- Groups
- Home school groups
Location
From Saint François Longchamp, setting off from Les Perelles or the Lauzière chairlift, via the Praz forest or the Maxet ridge.
From Montgellafrey, from the hamlets of Le Mollaret or Le Preney; in summer, the nearest car park is a 10-minute walk from the refuge; in winter, the road is cleared of snow as far as Le Mollaret, after which it takes about 1½ hours on skis, snowshoes or on foot, depending on conditions.
From La Chambre on foot (about 3½ hours).
It is possible to cycle up to the refuge on a road bike for 8 out of 12 months, with some lovely hairpin bends and gradients of up to 13 per cent.
In winter, please ring us to find out about snow conditions and the accessibility of the various routes.
Information
Montgellafrey
73130 Saint François Longchamp
