Refuge d'Ubine des Amis de la Nature de Thonon et du Chablais

Located in the Ubine mountain pasture, at the foot of Mont Chauffé, this refuge is accessible by snowshoes and ski touring in winter and by foot and car in summer.

The chalet is accessible in winter on foot, snowshoes and skis in 2 to 3 hours, depending on snow conditions, from the start at La Revenette, about 1km from the village of Vacheresse.
Keys are available from the Café de la Mairie in Vacheresse.

Warning: this route is subject to mid-mountain conditions and should only be undertaken with full knowledge of the facts (snow cover can be very heavy and conditions difficult in bad weather).

In summer :
Numerous walks in the mountain pastures and mountain hikes from the refuge:
Pointe d'Autigny, Mont Jorat, Mont Chauffé, Col d'Ubine, Pointe de Lachau, Pas de la Bosse, Cornettes de Bise, mountain bike trails, visits to the Vallée d'Abondance and its villages.
The Swiss border is about 20 km away.

35 places in summer, divided into 2 dormitories + 3 rooms of 8 places.
In winter, only the 2 upstairs dormitories are open, for a total capacity of 19 places.
Sheets and/or sleeping bags and pillowcases required, comforters on site.
The refuge is equipped with a wood-burning stove and propane stove, cold water at the sink and hot water during the guarding period.

Common room: 32 people

Solar lighting. Flashlights are essential in winter.

Sanitary facilities: 1 outdoor toilet in all seasons, 1 indoor toilet only in summer. Washbasins and showers. Hot water in summer.

Supplies: On-site milk at nearby farm in summer.

Grocery store in Vacheresse, parking opposite the town hall.

Night: 17 € (Non-member rates.)
Child rate per night (7-12 years): 7 € (Non-member rates.).

Free entry for children under 7, mountain guides, mountain guides.

AN membership Adult: €12 / Children (aged 7 to 12): €3.

Pets allowed

Pets not allowed