Refuge des Cosmiques
Presentation
The Refuge des Cosmiques is the largest and the second highest mountain refuge in France! It is located at 3,613m on the Col du Midi glacier in Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
Open from mid-February to the end of September, it welcomes, amongothers, skiers from the Vallée Blanche and mountaineers taking the 3 Monts route towards Mont-Blanc.
Go on an adventure in the pages of the website to discover the history of the refuge, the diversity of mountaineering routes that you can do from its porch and find lots of little details to organize your visit...
See you soon up there!
Cancellation - Download our general conditions of sale here
Any cancellation with refund is possible 2 days before your arrival, 2.40€ of administration fees will be retained per person and per night canceled.
For any cancellation within 48 hours, the deposits are not refunded except in cases of force majeure. Please call us on +33(0)6 76 74 26 32
Information to bear in mind
Don't forget that the refuge is located at an altitude of 3613 m, on a rocky promontory surrounded by ice and emptiness...
The Cosmiques refuge is, of course, close to the Aiguille du Midi, but it is in reality isolated: the food goes up by helicopter and the resources are rare there. Remember to recharge your laptops before going up, the use of Wifi is reserved for guards for reservations, the bins go back down in your bag...
Water is very scarce at this altitude and is not drinkable: you will not be able to fill your water bottle or take a shower. Be sparing when brushing your teeth.
Life in a shelter is also a life in community, please respect the silence in the dormitories and in the corridors whatever the time of night or day and respect meal and wake-up times.
Boxes are available to store your mountain equipment. Note that some people may have bad intentions. It's up to you to organize yourself to protect your belongings. The refuge team declines all responsibility in the event of loss or theft of your mountain equipment.
The altitude can have an impact on your metabolism, do not hesitate to get advice from your doctor before climbing and do not wait until the last moment to come and see the guards if, on site, you do not feel well.
The refuge is neither a restaurant nor a hotel… the refuge experience is incredible if you take the time to appreciate what is precious up there: the landscape, a warm place ready to welcome you and protect you from storms and icy nights, a place to meet, a place to eat, to gain strength before his ascent the next day. Remember that operating a building in such a hostile environment is no small feat! Thank you for appreciating the efforts made by the team of caretakers living up there 8 months a year 🙂
We look forward to meeting you and we wish you a very good stay at the refuge !
Open from mid-February to the end of September, it welcomes, amongothers, skiers from the Vallée Blanche and mountaineers taking the 3 Monts route towards Mont-Blanc.
Go on an adventure in the pages of the website to discover the history of the refuge, the diversity of mountaineering routes that you can do from its porch and find lots of little details to organize your visit...
See you soon up there!
Cancellation - Download our general conditions of sale here
Any cancellation with refund is possible 2 days before your arrival, 2.40€ of administration fees will be retained per person and per night canceled.
For any cancellation within 48 hours, the deposits are not refunded except in cases of force majeure. Please call us on +33(0)6 76 74 26 32
Information to bear in mind
Don't forget that the refuge is located at an altitude of 3613 m, on a rocky promontory surrounded by ice and emptiness...
The Cosmiques refuge is, of course, close to the Aiguille du Midi, but it is in reality isolated: the food goes up by helicopter and the resources are rare there. Remember to recharge your laptops before going up, the use of Wifi is reserved for guards for reservations, the bins go back down in your bag...
Water is very scarce at this altitude and is not drinkable: you will not be able to fill your water bottle or take a shower. Be sparing when brushing your teeth.
Life in a shelter is also a life in community, please respect the silence in the dormitories and in the corridors whatever the time of night or day and respect meal and wake-up times.
Boxes are available to store your mountain equipment. Note that some people may have bad intentions. It's up to you to organize yourself to protect your belongings. The refuge team declines all responsibility in the event of loss or theft of your mountain equipment.
The altitude can have an impact on your metabolism, do not hesitate to get advice from your doctor before climbing and do not wait until the last moment to come and see the guards if, on site, you do not feel well.
The refuge is neither a restaurant nor a hotel… the refuge experience is incredible if you take the time to appreciate what is precious up there: the landscape, a warm place ready to welcome you and protect you from storms and icy nights, a place to meet, a place to eat, to gain strength before his ascent the next day. Remember that operating a building in such a hostile environment is no small feat! Thank you for appreciating the efforts made by the team of caretakers living up there 8 months a year 🙂
We look forward to meeting you and we wish you a very good stay at the refuge !
Tarifs
INFORMATIONS PRATIQUESYou will find on site
Catering for lunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Sweet snacks & brasserie from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Water bottles on sale
Possibility to fill your tea or hot water thermos (surcharge) → to be reserved in the evening at the time of payment.
A team of motivated caretakers available, working 20 hours a day! Thank you for respecting meal times so as not to encroach on their precious little hours of sleep…!
Half board in dormitories includes (price 80€/pers) :
A dinner served at 6:30 p.m, consisting of soup & cheese, starches and meat in sauce, dessert. Vegetarian option possible on reservation
A night in a dormitory with other climbers getting up at the same time as you (as far as possible)
A possible breakfast at several hours of the night depending on your plan for the next day, including a hot drink, sweet toast, fruit juice, salty buffet, cereals, milk
For any reservation, please let us know your food allergies.
UIAGM Guides price : 57€
The night and breakfast includes (price 54€/pers) :
A night in a dormitory with other climbers getting up at the same time as you (as far as possible)
A possible breakfast at several hours of the night depending on your plan for the next day, including a hot drink, sweet toast, fruit juice, salty buffet, cereals, milk
For any reservation, please let us know your food allergies.
Catering for lunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Sweet snacks & brasserie from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Water bottles on sale
Possibility to fill your tea or hot water thermos (surcharge) → to be reserved in the evening at the time of payment.
A team of motivated caretakers available, working 20 hours a day! Thank you for respecting meal times so as not to encroach on their precious little hours of sleep…!
Half board in dormitories includes (price 80€/pers) :
A dinner served at 6:30 p.m, consisting of soup & cheese, starches and meat in sauce, dessert. Vegetarian option possible on reservation
A night in a dormitory with other climbers getting up at the same time as you (as far as possible)
A possible breakfast at several hours of the night depending on your plan for the next day, including a hot drink, sweet toast, fruit juice, salty buffet, cereals, milk
For any reservation, please let us know your food allergies.
UIAGM Guides price : 57€
The night and breakfast includes (price 54€/pers) :
A night in a dormitory with other climbers getting up at the same time as you (as far as possible)
A possible breakfast at several hours of the night depending on your plan for the next day, including a hot drink, sweet toast, fruit juice, salty buffet, cereals, milk
For any reservation, please let us know your food allergies.
! ATTENTION !
The refuge is not equipped with a stove room, to cook your meal, you will need to bring your own equipment. As a fire safety measure, we will ask you to cook on the outdoor terraces. A table in the dining room will be reserved for you to enjoy your meal.EQUIPEMENTThings to slip into your bag
A bed liner
Headlamp
What to cure a headache related to high altitude
For light sleepers: Earplugs and eye mask
Means of payment (checks, cash or credit card - does not always work)
For sleeping we provide you with: duvets, blankets and pillows, slippers
A bed liner
Headlamp
What to cure a headache related to high altitude
For light sleepers: Earplugs and eye mask
Means of payment (checks, cash or credit card - does not always work)
For sleeping we provide you with: duvets, blankets and pillows, slippers
Pics
Pics
Prestations
Dormitory bed
Dormitory Bed - Refuge des Cosmiques
VIP Room
VIP Room - Refuges des Cosmiques