Bostan mountain refuge

Situated half-way up the mountain, Bostan is open summer and winter, in a sunny valley which looks down on the river Giffre. In the middle of alpine meadows and rocky expanses, it is the ideal place to discover the flora and fauna of the mountains. 700m height on 5km.

Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)

Types

  • Refuge
  • Mountain chalet

Capacity

  • Total capacity: 70
  • Maximum group size:70
  • Minimum group size: 10

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Services

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

Furniture

  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development
  • Photovoltaic panel

Accessibility

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

Prices

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card

Opening

From 10/03 to 30/03/2025, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From 02/06 to 28/09/2025, daily.

Multimedia

Complementary services

Sustainable tourism

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

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)

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.

Our good plans

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)