This refuge is situated near the high mountain, around the glacier of Bionnassay. The access to the refuge is possible with the Streetcar of the Mont Blanc, in 200m of the terminus.
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SUMMER 2025
Due to works at the Nid d'Aigle station, overnight stays are only possible from Friday to Sunday and by reservation only.
The refuge is open for lunch every day.
Facing the Pointe Percée, the highest point in the Aravis massif, and dominated by the Aiguilles du Goûter (3,863m) and Bionnassay (4,052m), our terrace is an ideal place for contemplation. The impressive Bionnassay glacier is just a stone's throw away: early risers are likely to come across an ibex on its...
Discount for children under 8 years old.
We accept all types of payment: cash, cheques and CB but we advise you to always have two payment solutions in case of technical problem.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Capacity
Capacity
20 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
19 Maximum number of people
Location
Location
Refuge du Nid d'Aigle
Elevation : 2398m
Terminus du Tramway du Mont-Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Nearest village: Village of Bionnassay - Parking du Crozat
Access possible by: Le Tramway du Mont-Blanc (rack train) 10mn. Access is also possible from the Bellevue cable car, Les Houches, along the railway, 1h.
Access by the trail above the Crozat car park, in the direction of Bellevue, the Col du Tricot and the Chalet de l'Are. Pleasant itinerary of 2h30 for neophyte or initiated walkers. After the chalets of the Are follow the moraine of the glacier of Bionnassay, follows an aerial passage in metallic staircases attached to the rock 20 minutes from the refuge.