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Refuge du Couvercle

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Backcountry Hut
8,802 ftElevation

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Refuge du Couvercle is a mountain hut in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at about 8,800 ft (2,683 m) above sea level. It is run by Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne. It has about 128 beds. Trails within about a mile include Les Balcons de la Mer de Glace and Les Egralets. The nearest town is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, about 4.7 miles east of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Couvercle, Aiguille du Moine and La Nonne. For camping, Bivouac du Rognon des Drus and Mer de Glace are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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8,802 ft elevation

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Refuge du Couvercle

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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