A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR REFUGE
"A unique place"
The Refuge de Frience is nestled in the Vaud Alps, located on a panoramic plateau in the heart of the Alpe des Chaux, just a few minutes from Villars and the center of Gryon
The Frience Refuge has been an institution for over 50 years.
It has always welcomed families, walkers and visitors to eat on its splendid terrace, inside around the large fireplace or on its pretty mezzanine.
The Refuge de Frience offers a constantly changing menu in order to respect the seasonality and freshness of the products while preserving traditional Swiss dishes.
Since 2024, mazots have been built all around the restaurant, it is now possible to sleep in Frience whatever the season. Find more information on our "HOTEL" tab
A kitchen
modern & traditional
Chef Thomas GIRE
With his experience in France and Australia,
Thomas has worked in the kitchens of some of the best places in Switzerland
before taking the reins of the Refuge de Frience.
He makes a point of working with local and seasonal products.
to help you discover world cuisine while enhancing traditional cheese dishes.
To contact us
TEL: 024 498 14 26
EMAIL: info@lerefugedefrience.ch
Frience Shelter
Alpe des Chaux Route 40
1882 Gryon
Practical side
Off-center but accessible
With its large terrace facing the Dents du Midi,
The refuge has an exceptional setting.
It is accessible by car in summer and winter.
or with shuttle buses from Villars or Gryon.
Two car parks are available.
In winter you can reach us via the ski slopes
going down from the Croix des Chaux
or by the Fracherets trail.
In summer, walking and cycling trails
connect us with Barboleuse, Les Chaux and Solalex.