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Cabane du Col de Cou

High up refuge in a unique location on the French-Swiss border at 1920m

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This refuge was a former customs house and is at the crossroads of Morzine, Samoens and Champery, occupying a unique position with breathtaking views

At an altitude of 1920m this cabane has recently been transformed into a 38-bed mountain refuge. 

It will be open all year round, welcoming hikers between Switzerland and France. This refuge is located on the GR5 route, the Via Alpina and the Tour des Dents Blanches.

It is easily accessed by a short hike from Morzine of 7km with around 500m elevation.

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