Goûter Refuge

About

The refuge du Goûter, also known as refuge de l'Aiguille-du-Goûter, is a mountain refuge in the French department of Haute-Savoie. It is located in the Mont-Blanc massif, at 3,835 metres above sea level, on the needle of the Taste, making it one of the highest protected refuges in Western Europe. It is accessible in about five hours' walk from the Nid d'Aigle in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and allows climbers to reach the summit of Mont Blanc by the normal route in five hours.

The presence of a shelter on the needle of the Taste dates back to 1854, but the first refuge itself was built four to five years later. It was rebuilt in 1936 and expanded in 1960. At the same time, another building was built next door in 1906 and rebuilt in 1990 as an annex.

Finally, a new 120-seat shelter was designed from 2010 onwards and entered service three years later. It benefits from numerous innovations in architectural and environmental matters. It is ovoid shaped, distinguished by its stainless steel coating and has four levels.

Reservations are required to stay there at night.