The Chalet de l’Epée mountain refuge 2,370 m is located in the municipality of Valgrisenche. The refuge is situated near the Alpe Epée mountain pasture, at the foot of the Vallone del Bouc, on the right-hand side of the Valgrisenche valley, near Lake Beauregard. This is a private mountain hut that is open during the summer season, roughly from mid-June to mid-September.
People with disabilities can also reach the refuge via a farm track, which is not accessible to unauthorised vehicles.
Certified and compliant with “UNI EN ISO 14001” standards for the management of Alpine refuges.
How to get there in summer
On foot:
from Mondanges following the Alta Via 2 or route no. 9
Time: 2h30
Elevation gain: 720 m
Difficulty: E extursion route
From Uselières, following route 9A which passes through a picturesque ancient woodland
Time: 2 hours
Elevation gain: 570 m
Difficulty: E extursion route
Alternatively: via a farm track also suitable for mountain bikes