Our accommodations

Ubine refuge

at the Ubine mountain pasture, near 74360 Vacheresse

This chalet is located in the mid-mountain region, at an altitude of 1,500 meters, in the Chablais massif, in an exceptional and renowned setting. It is close to the GR5 long-distance hiking trail. Enjoy deep forests, gentle alpine meadows, and the beauty of the mountain peaks. Ideal for family stays.
Please note: This chalet is only accessible in winter on foot, skis, or snowshoes from the village of Vacheresse, 10 km away.

It is managed by the Friends of Nature association of Thonon-les-Bains.

Type

Refuge

Opening

all year round

Reservation

obligatory

Sanitary facilities

Hot showers are only available in the summer.
20 PLACES

20 places in winter, 44 in summer.
- 3 dormitories with 8 beds
- 2 dormitories with 10 beds (only these dormitories are available in winter)

Living room

44 seats + entrance, equipped kitchen (no refrigerator)

Nearest restaurant

-

Parking

accessible in summer, inaccessible by car in winter

Chèques vacances

Not allowed

Pets

Not allowed

Other information

Solar panels. No 220v electricity, no power outlets, no electric kitchen appliances. Waste must be taken back down to the village. Chalet is supervised during the summer.

Reservations

Exclusively available on the website http://www.anthonon.fr

Location

Latitude: 46°18’24" N - Longitude: 6°44’36" E

Access

From Thonon, take the N202 to Bioge, then the D22 to Vacheresse, then a local road to Ubine (narrow road accessible to cars from May to September).

Situation

at the Ubine mountain pasture, near 74360 Vacheresse

Public transport

SNCF: train station in Thonon, then take a SAT or FROSSARD bus from Thonon to Chatel, getting off at Vacheresse (11 km away).

Phone

04.50.73.12.98

In the region

To see

Natural sites:
  • Chablais mountain range,
  • Lake Geneva...
Cultural sites:
  • Abbey and cloister
  • Dove sculptor
  • Alpine chalets
  • Mountain interpretation center
  • Baïse (traditional evenings, demonstrations, tastings)
  • Thermal baths, hot springs (Val d'Illiez, Switzerland)
  • Olympic Museum in Lausanne

To practice

  • Hiking
  • Downhill skiing 10 km away (Portes du Soleil)
  • Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
  • Grass skiing
  • Sledding runs in Châtel and Morzine
  • Snowshoeing
  • Climbing
  • Whitewater sports (on the Dranse river)
  • Paragliding
  • Via ferrata (Abondance, Avoriaz, Champéry)
  • All mountain sports in the resorts
  • Mountain biking: 850 km of cross-country trails, 50 km of permanent downhill tracks, biker cross,
  • Rollerblading area, Skate Park in Morzine and Avoriaz
  • Devalkart, Bungee jumping, Adventure park,
  • Fanstascâble...

Local festivities

  • Thonon Fair in September
  • Evian Carnival

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