Refuge la Flégère is a mountain hut located behind the Flegere Cable car, open from June to September. It’s a perfect destination for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing mountain getaway. The hut is very well equipped, offering hot showers and bed liners for a comfortable stay.
At an altitude of 1877m, the refuge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and is an ideal base for exploring the area. The refuge is a perfect destination for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking for a peaceful getaway.
The hut is well-equipped, and visitors can enjoy a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities.
Things to know
The weather in the mountains is very changeable. Even if it is +25°C in the valley, it much colder on the mountain passes, especially if cloudy and windy. That’s why you should take clothing in layers, along with with a windproof and waterproof jacket (could be two), and waterproof trousers (in case of rain). You should also have a separate set of clothes for chilling in the refuges.
Even though the views on the Tour du Mont Blanc are scenic and wild, the trail itself never goes more than a day of hiking away from the nearest road or civilization. In case you decide to stop hiking, you can always get to the nearest village or town, and use public transportation to get to your desired destination. If that happens during the hike, we are also here to help you plan this.
Should there be an emergency situation on the trail, you will always have access to the local rescue services on the number 112. We provide more information on that in our self-guided handouts.
Although it’s not the only one hikers decide to take, it is the best. The main advantage of that is that you’ll always have the view of the Mont Blanc massif in front, and not behind your back. There will also be fewer steep downhills (saving your knees) than otherwise.
Yes, but it is not recommended if they are too young (younger than 10). Either way, they need to have some previous experience with mountain hiking and know what it takes to complete a full day on the trail.
You should do it as early as possible because the spots at the accommodations along the trail usually run out fast. That means the longer you wait, the fewer options there are.
Yes, public transportation is available in most of the valleys, which can shorten some flat sections of the hike. Additionally, there are some cable cars that can take you up the mountains, reducing the amount of ascending you do on some stages.
Yes, but only through the valley. That means that it will be waiting for you at your next accommodation on the valley floor, be it a hotel or a chalet. If you are staying a night in between in a mountain hut, you have to take enough with you in the backpack to make it an extra day.
Some parts of the trail are exposed to thunder, so hiking them in that kind of weather is heavily unadvised. Still, you can make up for that lost time by taking public transportation when possible.
Most of them do not, which is why you should always have enough cash to pay for anything extra than what is included in our tours. Only one hut needs to be paid on the spot, of which we inform you in advance. Do not worry about the hotels and other private accommodations though — they mostly accept them. Still, it is recommended you always have some extra cash with you in case something goes wrong.
You’re going to be traveling through three countries — Italy and France use Euros (EUR) while Switzerland has Swiss Francs (CHF).
Some of them offer showers, but there might not be any hot water. In most, you need to buy a token to get a minute of hot water (if it didn’t run out already).
No. All of the huts have blankets, bedding, and pillows, but it’s nice to bring your own silk or cotton sleeping liner.
We can arrange it in the hotels and other accommodations in villages and towns along the way. As for the mountain huts, a rare few have that option, but it is usually the first one that is sold out, so you need to be really early if you want us to get it.
There isn’t in most of them. Enjoy the opportunity of disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature. But if you really need it, you can try to get some signal outside or wait until coming back to the valley. There, you should have no problem getting to the internet.
Vegetarian meals are readily available in most accommodations. On the other hand, vegan options are harder to be found, especially in the huts. But if you tell us enough in advance, we’ll contact the huts for you and try to accommodate you to the best of our abilities.
Each transfer allows only one bag per person, which must be soft. The maximum weight permitted is 15 kg. Additionally, bags must not contain food, beverages, medicines, valuables, money, or official documents.
The ladders are safe and sturdy but exposed to height and require caution and sure-footedness, especially for hikers with significant vertigo. While the sections shouldn’t pose too large of a challenge to experienced hikers, they are strongly advised against in bad weather. For in-depth information, please follow the link to our extensive TMB guide.
Leanne T
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What a fantastic trip. From the excellent and informative guide, to wonderful, clean and comfortable accommodation. Each day we had perfect weather conditions, giving us picture perfect views every day. Was definitely a trip of a lifetime, which we still talk about often. Walking distances were achievable each day, with friendly guide spending time with everyone, regardless of walking speed. Each evening eating at different towns was a lovely cultural experience. Would highly recommend this trip to everyone. No Roads, is a great professional company to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. Couldn't recommend the trip and the tour company "No Roads Expeditions" more highly.
Birgit Kindler
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We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Nicole Cocks
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This trip was organized with every detail considered. Our accommodation, most meals and routes were planned each day which is perfect when the region is unknown and you have not completed a multi-day hike before. We had a great time!
Olivia Berriff
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Excellently organised and the apps worked brilliantly without data/roaming. This was expertly managed by Sara and we had the best time in full confidence that we were in great hands.
Thomas Wilde
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Ein grossartiger Weg - perfekt organisiert vom hut-hut-team, sie waren sofort erreichbar, als wir Hilfe brauchten!
Alan Rapoport
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If I could give 100 stars, I would. I don't know if you're a big company or just two or three people behind this, but thank you for such an amazing experience. It was a beautiful adventure. The trails were perfect, each day different from the rest, and a natural beauty that I have seldom seen elsewhere. I had no experience in the world of hiking, and now I can't wait to do the next one! (hopefully next time organised by myself 😂). I had one of the best weeks of my whole life. Thank you a million guys.
Julia Mabry
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Hut to Hut organized all of our stays and were diligent about ensuring our rooms were saved for us. They organized our luggage transfer etc. The team was very responsive and helpful! Hut to Hut hiking is simply the best way to experience the mountains!
Natalie Shaw
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This three day hike was breath takingly beautiful! Diverse and stunning landscapes, with Klemens expert knowledge of the land, its history and culture blew me away :)
I was a little apprehensive about my first solo trip, but from the first second was made to feel welcome and at ease.
TOTALLY recommend, Thank you Klemen & Hut to Hut! Unforgettable experience :)
Ivan Lopez
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I can’t say enough of how wonderful this company is, we had a customized tour including multiple activities, we had to change the itinerary due to quick changing weather, Klemen took great care of the group, very professional and very caring about the group, I would recommend him and his company.
Dave Blank
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Regardless of changing weather, the team took great care of us, making sure we we’re having fun and comfortable
andrew Lockhart
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A huge thank you to Klemen for the most wonderful holiday. Having you as a guide made all the difference and enabled us to make the best of our time and see places we would never have found without you. Thank you for showing us your wonderful country.
Zahid Saeed
Verified Customer
A beautiful hike in a beautiful scenery, you get to see everything - mountains, valleys, lakes, forests. There are not so many views as you walk mostly in the valleys but when there are, they are breathtaking. I want to point out also the communication with the team before the tour, they were really responsive and answered all of our questions. They made sure we had the correct gear and arranged for a transfer from Ljubljana for us. The lodges we stayed at were nice and comfortable and all the bookings were made by the team. We had no problems during the tour and navigation felt easy, the routes are mostly nicely marked but there are some places where you have to be careful.
Veronica D
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A perfect hike for a family! It is not too easy but quite manageable with all the huts on the way so you really don't have to carry too much with you and on the third day, you can make a great rest by the beautiful river. We had a great guide who showed us around and took care of all the organization around the accommodation and food. The communication with the team before the tour was spot on and we have really enjoyed the hike worry-free. We have seen a great portion of the region and after the tour we simply chilled in Bled.
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