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Rooms & Staying at Vert Lodge
Good-value rooms. Mountain days. A place to meet people.
A relaxed, social lodge beside Lac des Gaillands, where locals, seasonnaires and travellers come together over food, drinks, pool and stories from the mountains.
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The Vert Lodge experience
What kind of place is Vert Lodge?
Vert Lodge is a relaxed, social mountain lodge beside Lac des Gaillands in Chamonix. We offer private rooms, shared accommodation and a lively neighbourhood bar and restaurant. Our focus is affordable stays, good company and helping people experience Chamonix.
Is Vert Lodge a good choice for solo travellers?
Yes. Choose a dorm, pod bed or private room, then join locals and fellow travellers in the bar and restaurant. Shared spaces and activities such as pool competitions give you opportunities to meet people, swap plans and share stories from the mountains.
Can hotel guests meet local people at Vert Lodge?
Absolutely. Locals make up a large part of our bar and restaurant community. We want visitors, seasonnaires and local people to mix. Ask the bar team what is happening during your stay.
Is Vert Lodge lively in the evenings?
Our social bar and restaurant are part of the experience. Outdoor music stops by 22:00, and we expect everyone to respect fellow guests and neighbours after that time. If quiet is a particular priority, contact us before booking to discuss your needs.
Rooms & what is included
How do I check prices and book a room?
Use our online booking system for current prices and availability. Prices change with demand, so please check online rather than requesting an individual quote by message.
What types of accommodation can I book?
We offer private double and twin rooms, family accommodation, shared dorms and capsule-style pod beds. The pod room contains seven beds. Check the booking system for each room’s capacity and availability.
Do all rooms have private bathrooms?
Most private rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Private annexe rooms are the exception: they share two bathrooms. Dorm and pod guests use shared bathrooms. Check your selected room description before booking.
Can I book a Mont Blanc view room?
Yes. Choose a Mont Blanc view room when booking, subject to availability. These rooms have balconies facing the mountains.
What comes with a dorm or pod bed?
Bedding, a towel, a locker, USB-C charging points and access to shared bathrooms are provided. A mandatory linen fee applies separately.
Is there a linen fee?
Yes. The mandatory linen fee is €5 per stay per private room, or €5 per bed in shared dorm and pod accommodation. Guests must use the bedding provided by Vert Lodge.
Is breakfast included, and what time is it available?
Yes. A simple self-service breakfast is included for all staying guests. Breakfast food is available from 05:00 to 10:00, with bread and baguettes, meat, cheese, spreads, cereal and juice. Tea and coffee are available to staying guests 24/7. The breakfast room is next to the main entrance; access information is provided privately.
Can I cook my own food?
There is no full guest kitchen. Guests can use a fridge, toaster, microwave and kettle in the breakfast room. Tea and coffee are available 24/7, and we also have a reasonably priced bar and restaurant.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available. Connection details are provided to staying guests.
Are extra beds available?
No. There is no capacity for extra beds. Please book accommodation with enough capacity for everyone in your party.
Are children welcome?
Yes, including in the bar and restaurant. Guests aged 16 or 17 may stay without an accompanying adult with consent from a parent or guardian. Contact us before booking an unaccompanied stay for someone under 18 to arrange consent.
Can I bring my dog?
Pet dogs are not permitted in the accommodation. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bar and restaurant.
Arriving & checking out
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 16:00 on your arrival date. Check-out is by 10:00 on your departure date.
How does self check-in work?
Your room number and access codes are sent at 16:00 on your arrival day by email, text or a message through your booking provider. Please provide a working email address and phone number, and check your booking-provider messages.
Can I arrive late or after midnight?
Yes. Once you have your access details, you can check in at any time after 16:00 on your booked arrival date, including after midnight. There is no envelope to collect. Keep your access message handy before travelling.
What if I have not received my check-in details?
Check your email, spam folder, texts and booking-provider messages. If you still need help, message us through your booking provider or email stay@vertlodge.com. Bar staff can help during opening hours; the bar is open until at least 22:00.
Is late check-out available?
A limited number of late check-outs may be available. Contact us to confirm availability, the departure time and any charge before making plans around a later departure.
Getting here & getting around
Where is Vert Lodge?
Our address is 964 Route des Gaillands, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, beside Lac des Gaillands and the climbing area.
Can I stay without a car?
Yes. Central Chamonix is approximately a 15-minute walk away. The Les Gaillands bus stop is directly outside, served by line 1 towards town and the ski areas. The usual service is approximately every 30 minutes; check the current timetable when planning your journey.
How do I get here from Chamonix Sud bus station?
Walk to Vert Lodge in approximately 15–20 minutes, or take line 1 to Les Gaillands, directly outside the lodge. Check the current timetable, particularly for evening arrivals.
Can I book a Geneva Airport transfer?
Book through the Vert Lodge extras page. Our partner Mountain Drop-offs offers hotel pickup and drop-off. Check current availability, prices and applicable partner offers when booking.
How do I get to the ski areas?
Line 1 stops outside and serves the route towards Les Houches and Flégère via Chamonix Sud. Other ski areas require connections. Check the current Chamonix Mobilité network map and timetable, as routes and frequencies can change by season.
Is parking available, and can I reserve a space?
Free parking is available in front of the lodge and across the road, with another small free public car park approximately 1–2 minutes away beside the climbing area. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved.
Do you provide a guest travel card?
Yes. We provide a carte d’hôte for staying guests. It allows free local train travel on the eligible valley route, but does not provide free bus travel. Ask the team where to collect your card and check current transport conditions before travelling.
Is there a supermarket nearby?
Super U Les Pèlerins is approximately a 15-minute walk away. Check the shop’s current opening hours before setting off.
Hiking, skiing & practical facilities
Can I stay before and after the Tour du Mont Blanc?
Yes, subject to room availability. Guests can leave bags free of charge while away on a multi-day trek. Breakfast food is available from 05:00 for an early start.
Can I store luggage before check-in, after check-out or while trekking?
Yes. We offer guests free secure bag storage at the beginning or end of their trip and during multi-day treks. The store is in the garden at the rear of the lodge. Access details are sent privately before arrival.
Where can I store skis, boots and equipment?
Guests can use our warm boot and equipment room, including a heated boot rack, at the rear of the lodge. Access details are sent privately before arrival.
Can I arrange ski or snowboard rental?
Yes. Our partner service delivers ski and snowboard rentals to the lodge. Use the rental booking link on our website and check the current partner offer when booking.
Can I book lift passes, lessons or activities?
Our extras page has links for lift passes, ski and snowboard lessons, paragliding and other experiences. Check each provider’s current prices, availability and conditions.
Are there guest laundry facilities?
There are no guest laundry facilities on site. Laundrettes are available in Chamonix; ask the team for directions.
Is there somewhere to eat and drink at the lodge?
Yes. Our social bar and restaurant welcome staying guests and local visitors, with food, drinks, a free pool table and outdoor seating in summer. Read our Bar & Restaurant FAQ or view the menu and book a table.
Can wheelchair users access Vert Lodge?
The bar and restaurant have a level entrance, and staff can assist. Contact stay@vertlodge.com before booking accommodation so we can discuss bedroom, bathroom and other access requirements.
What if I leave something behind?
Email us with your stay dates and a description of the item. If found, you can arrange and pay for a Mondial Relay shipment and send us the shipping label. We can package the item and drop it at a Mondial Relay locker; we cannot take returns to the post office.
Payments, changes & cancellations
When do I pay?
All bookings must be paid by card before arrival. Non-refundable bookings are charged when booked. Flexible bookings are charged to the card on file three days before arrival. We do not accept accommodation payment by cash or chèques-vacances.
Why do I need valid payment and contact details?
We need a valid card to collect payment before arrival, and a working email address and phone number for self check-in information. A booking may be cancelled if required payment is not received. If a payment fails, follow the instructions for your reservation and contact us promptly.
Can I cancel or change a non-refundable booking?
Non-refundable bookings do not qualify for a cash refund. By the deadline below, you can change your dates or cancel for credit towards a future booking. Credit is valid for two years. If your new dates cost more, you pay the difference. After the deadline, the full amount is charged and no cancellation credit is available.
Can I cancel or change a flexible booking?
Flexible bookings can be changed or cancelled free of charge by the deadline below. Cancellations after the deadline are charged the full booking amount. If you change to dates with a higher price, the difference is payable.
What exactly is the deadline?
The deadline is 23:59, Chamonix local time, three calendar days before arrival. For example, for check-in on the 14th, your request must reach us by 23:59 on the 11th.
Do large bookings have different payment arrangements?
Some large bookings require a deposit and the remaining balance four weeks before arrival. We confirm the arrangements applicable to your booking directly.
Is tourist tax included in the room price?
Tourist tax is added separately where applicable, at €1 per liable person per night. Statutory exemptions apply, including for guests under 18 and qualifying seasonal workers employed locally. The applicable charge is shown with your booking.
How do I contact Vert Lodge?
Email stay@vertlodge.com. For an existing reservation, include your name, booking reference and arrival date. Check current room prices and availability through our online booking system.