The mountain hut is situated at the Col de la Golèse in the middle of an alpine meadow. It offers a wonderful panorama on the south side overlooking the Giffre valley and Samoëns and on Morzine and Manche valley on the north side.
Located on the route of the GR5, GRP Dents blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre, the Golèse refuge is a starting point for many hikes, and you can stay here for one or more days in charming rooms or dormitories.
Accessible to all from the age of 5 in 1h30 (600m ascent), the refuge was completely rebuilt in the 90s.
The Baud family, who own the refuge, have been welcoming you for over 25 years to this charming alpine setting.
Along the trail, you’ll discover a rich variety of mountain plants and, if you’re discreet, all the wild fauna of our mountains.
This autumn, come and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and a fine meal of game.
This winter, the ascent will be groomed and you’ll be able to access the refuge on snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Permanent catering: Savoyard specialties – menus on reservation.
Summit: Les Dents Blanches
Day hike: Col de Bostan – Dents Blanches – Col de Cou – Pointe de la Golèse
Hike over several days: Tour des Dents Blanches: GR5
– Ideas for a tour with nearby refuges:
Difficult level: (specific equipment sometimes necessary: ice axes, crampons, rope) the western white tooth 4h30 round trip-1060m of height difference crossed by the pas au taureau on the refuge of Folly, or the Vogealle crossed by the pas de la bide towards Barmaz (Switzerland, Valais).
Location details
Nearest village or resort: Samoëns – Morzine
Possible access by footpath: To reach the refuge, follow the summer road from the Col de Joux Plane, after 1km turn right towards the village of Les Allamands. Continue for around 600 m to reach and park at the Plan aux Arches parking lot (alt. 1096m). From the parking lot, continue along the road for another few hundred metres, then take a wide track that winds through the Golèse mountain pastures to reach the Golèse refuge.
Coach parking at Samoëns, pied du Crêt and Morzine lac des mines d’or.
– IGN TOP 25 maps: 3530
Summer: Access by 4X4, mountain bike or donkey allowed.
Winter: Access possible on foot, mountain bike, snowshoes or cross-country skis.
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain location
Capacity
Type of accommodation
- Recent building
- Mountain chalet
- Rooms
- Dormitory
Opening
| Opening hours from 15 December 2025 to 11 April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
- From 15/12/2025 to 11/04/2026 daily.
Prices
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Half board (pp) | 53 € | Not communicated |
Take-away picnic: €15
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Comforts
Activities on site
- Snow shoes
- Downhill skiing
- Cycle sports
- Mountain biking
- Ski
- Pedestrian sports
- Cross-country skiing
- Climbing
- Caving
- Climbing sports
- Mountain climbing
- Winter sports
- Hike on foot
Animals welcome
Business tourism
Suitable for
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Seminar/meeting
Equipment
- Screen
