The Refuge de Chésery is situated on a classic stage of the Savoyard portion of the GR 5. Halfway between the Léman and the massif of Mont Blanc, the refuge proposes an alternative maid between the stages of the Chapel of Abundance to Samoëns. More info on the Move your Alps website:
GR5 is a GR footpath that starts in the Netherlands, crosses Belgium and Luxembourg before crossing France from north to south. It is part of the European walking route E2.
This trail is famous for its route through the French Alps from Lake Geneva to Nice.
WALKING
Les Crosets - 2h15
Morgins - 2h30
Val-d'Illiez - 3h15
Champéry - 4h00
Bassachaux - 1h15
Lindarets - 1h30
Avoriaz - 2h15
Morzine - 3h30
For the GR5 hikers, it takes about 5h40 from Trebentaz, about 7h00 from Chapelle d'Abondance. In the opposite direction, it takes about 7h00 from Bostan/Chardonnière.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Train/bus to Les Crosets, Val-d'Illiez, Champéry or Morgins
Bus to Les Lindarets, Avoriaz or Montriond
BIKING
With itineraries for family outings and tracks designed for mountain bike enthusiasts and professionals, the Portes du Soleil resorts offer you a wide range of facilities.
Further information here: www.passportesdusoleil.com
ON HORSE
There is a space in front of the refuge to accommodate horses.
CARS
Access by car is prohibited.