Refuge des prés
Refuge des Prés is a backcountry hut in Les Contamines-Montjoie used in two service styles: “En Demi-Pension” for post-hike meals and “A la Journée” for day use tied to time spent in the natural reserve. The refuge operates in all four seasons, with a summer schedule opening on 13 June and closing on 1 November, and it also lists reservation-based online booking plus separate autumn 2026 timing.
Seasonal operations for autumn 2026 include a partial closure window: from 4 October (evening) to 8 October (morning), and again from 11 October (evening) to 15 October (morning). The hut also mentions a change in regulations for bivouac within the Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie, which can affect how you plan to camp nearby during the shoulder period.