From Le Fayet or Saint-Gervais, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc — the highest train in France — climbs to its terminus, a few minutes' walk from the refuge. Allow around 1h10 for the journey; booking is strongly advised in summer: tramwaydumontblanc.fr
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Hiking — access from Bionnassay
Summer season
From the hamlet of Bionnassay, a trail climbs through alpine pastures and forest, crosses the Bionnassay torrent, then joins the tramway line, which it follows up to the refuge. A steady climb of about 3 hours.