Bostan mountain refuge

Situated half-way up the mountain, Bostan is open summer and winter, in a sunny valley which looks down on the river Giffre. In the middle of alpine meadows and rocky expanses, it is the ideal place to discover the flora and fauna of the mountains. 700m height on 5km.

Description

In summer, it is easily accessible on foot, for everyone in about 1h45 from the Allamands car park and offers the possibility of hiking in a loop for the day or over several days.

Équipements

• Terrace
• Restaurant
• Photovoltaic panel

Complément accueil

Lunchtime catering (omelets, salads and Savoyard specialties)

Services

• Bivouac
• Half-board
• Restaurant
• Picnic hampers
• Guarded refuge in winter
• Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only

Confort

• Fireplace / Wood burning stove
• Bed linen included
• Pay shower

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location

Tarifs

From 26/12/2025 to 29/03/2026
Half board (pp): 55 €.

From 02/06 to 28/09/2026
Half board (pp): 49 €.

Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Lunch :
Omelette: €13
Soup: €7
Salad: €9
Cheese board: €12
Fondue: €19
Blueberry tart: €6
Soft drinks: €4
Beer: €5.

Tax not included.

Modes de paiement

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Cash

Bons plans

In summer, the Refuge is located on the GRP des Dents Blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre route.
- Day hike: Col de Bostan - Tête de Bostan - Dents Blanches
- Ideas for a 2-day tour with nearby refuges: de Folly, or de la Vogealle (for good walkers, specific equipment sometimes necessary)

Période d'ouverture

From 02/06 to 28/09 daily.

From 26/12/2025 to 29/03/2026 daily.

Langues parlées

• English
• Spanish
• French

Capacités

• Capacité totale : 70

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair
• WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Localisation

- Closest village or station: Samoëns
- Access: From the Allamands car park, follow the path (forbidden to motor vehicles, except the keeper and mountaineers) through the forest and the Bostan mountain pasture. You have the option of taking the Palatieu shortcut (for a good walker).
IGN Map: TOP 25: 3530 ET

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Thèmes

• Food and refreshments : For the good and the pleasure of your taste buds, the caretaker has chosen to use organic and local products for the preparation of all our small dishes.
  A la carte lunch for lunch and a hiker's menu in the evening.

• Sustainable tourism : Each waste is sorted then returned to the valley and the degradable material is composted. Electricity is provided by photovoltaic panels.

• Tips : In summer, the Refuge is located on the GRP des Dents Blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre route.
  - Day hike: Col de Bostan - Tête de Bostan - Dents Blanches
  - Ideas for a 2-day tour with nearby refuges: de Folly, or de la Vogealle (for good walkers, specific equipment sometimes necessary)