La Grande Léchère lake refuge
Description
Traditional cuisine homemade with à la carte dining at lunchtimes and set meal in the evenings, accompagned by an unusual wine menu, to be consumed with moderation.
View of the Belledonne massif, the Etendard and the Aiguilles d'Arves.
During the day, we also serve food between 12 noon and 2 pm, and at any time for a snack, a beer, a coffee…
In winter: Come from Saint François Longchamp in 2½ hours on snowshoes or ski touring gear, or from the hamlet of Le Mollaret in Montgellafrey in 1½ hours.
In summer: A 2-hour walk from Saint François Longchamp (Replat) or Montgellafrey, or a 5-minute walk from the refuge car park. Starting point for a wide range of hiking routes and trails suitable for all abilities. Do take a moment to try out our orienteering courses (free of charge).
Home-cooked meals made with fresh produce.
Please remember to book in advance for lunch or an overnight stay, and make sure you bring a cheque or cash as we do not accept credit cards at the refuge (poor mobile signal).