Refuge

à Samoëns

Bostan mountain refuge

The Bostan refuge is located at an altitude of 1,763 metres at the foot of the Dents d'Oddaz. It is possible to reach the refuge with snowshoes or in ski touring, hikes quite easy and it is also a stage to reach Tête de Bostan, Col de Bostan or les Dents Blanches.

In winter, it is also easy to access (2 hour walk). Easy snowshoeing or ski touring.
Come and have a good time with your family around a dish of the day for lunch or come and enjoy the dormitories for a total immersion in the mountains for one night.

Information(s) complémentaire(s) :

Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)

Tips

In summer, the Refuge is located on the GRP des Dents Blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre route.
– Day hike: Col de Bostan – Tête de Bostan – Dents Blanches
– Ideas for a 2-day tour with nearby refuges: de Folly, or de la Vogealle (for good walkers, specific equipment sometimes necessary)

Sustainable tourism

Each waste is sorted then returned to the valley and the degradable material is composted. Electricity is provided by photovoltaic panels.

Food and refreshments

For the good and the pleasure of your taste buds, the caretaker has chosen to use organic and local products for the preparation of all our small dishes.
A la carte lunch for lunch and a hiker’s menu in the evening.

Nous parlons : English, Spanish, French

Location details

– Closest village or station: Samoëns
– Access: From the Allamands car park, follow the path (forbidden to motor vehicles, except the keeper and mountaineers) through the forest and the Bostan mountain pasture. You have the option of taking the Palatieu shortcut (for a good walker).
IGN Map: TOP 25: 3530 ET

  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location

Capacity

Capacité totale : 70

Nombre de dortoir(s) : 7

Type of accommodation

  • Mountain chalet

Opening

Opening hours from 18 December 2026 to 28 March 2027
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Every weekend (from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) and every day during school breaks.
Open by request on Thursday and Sunday evenings outside of school breaks for groups of 10 or more.

  • From 18/12/2026 to 28/03/2027 on Friday and weekends.Every weekend (from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) and every day during school breaks.Open by request on Thursday and Sunday evenings outside of school breaks for groups of 10 or more.

Prices

Information(s) complémentaire(s) :

Lunch :
Omelette: €13
Soup: €7
Salad: €9
Cheese board: €12
Fondue: €19
Blueberry tart: €6
Soft drinks: €4
Beer: €5

Taxe de séjour incluse : No

Payment methods

  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development
  • Photovoltaic panel

Services

  • Bivouac
  • Half-board
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic hampers
  • Guarded refuge in winter
  • Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only

Comforts

  • Bed linen included
  • Pay shower
  • Fireplace / Wood burning stove

Animals welcome

NON_ACCEPTES

Accessibility

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Address

Chemin Rural de de Bostan
74340 Samoëns

My route via Google Maps

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