This is a fantastic refuge with a great views of Mont Blanc, at 2352m, a few hours uphill climb from Chamonix. What makes it so great is the food. Their speciality is long cooked Pig's Cheeks, marinated in wine overnight and then slowly braised throughout the day with herbs, garlic and more wine. Served with immaculate roast potatoes it's the perfect fare after a long hard day's mountain walking. And their huge chunks of rustic mountain cheese are worth the visit alone, not to mention their red wine and deserts.

Aiguilles Rouge, Chamonix 4 50 53 49 14
www.refuges.info/point/357/refuge-garde/aiguilles-rouges/refuge-du-lac-blanc/

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Climbing Mont Blanc is a great website where you can post your own experiences of climbing Mont Blanc.

www.tevans.co.uk/mont-blanc

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Annexe is a lovely apartment right in the heart of Chamonix Mont Blanc yet tucked away behind the church so as to be quiet. It is available for private rental throughout the summer and winter.

www.chamonix-rental.com

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Two thousand metres up and with blissful views, La Bergerie serves a very good gratin and decent steak. Those who are squeamish about offal will want to avoid the andouillette (tripe sausage), which is large and horrible.

But if you're willing to wait for service and don't mind paying over the odds for Evian (water has to be hiked up the mountain), it really is a beautiful spot.

At the top of the Planpraz telepherique
Tel: 04 50 53 05 42

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The Goûter Refuge is a mountain hut for climbers attempting an ascent on Mt Blanc. At 3,817m, it's not easy to get to - you would need climbing gear, a good level of fitness and a head for heights! However, once there, you can pop on a pair of slippers provided and dine above the clouds!

It's a 6 hour trek from Nid d'Aigle (catch the cable car to Les Houches, then the Mt Blanc train).

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