13 june > 14 june

Family astronomy weekend - Refuge d'Ubine

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Astronomy
Elevation : 1485m
Refuge d'Ubine des Amis de la Nature de Thonon et du Chablais, Ubine, 74360 Vacheresse

Description

For 24 hours, you'll be immersed in the fascinating world of astronomy!
- Observe the night sky with real instruments - Understand the stars, the planets and the mysteries of the universe - Walk "through the solar system" on a fun hike - Create, experiment, manipulate - Share simple, warm moments over a convivial meal No screens. No pressure. Just the pleasure of learning, discovering... and marvelling together. Children ask questions. Parents rediscover their youthful passion. And everyone leaves with stars in their eyes. A weekend to slow down, reconnect... and look up at the essence of life. Lodging, dinner and breakfast included. Option: lunch on Saturday lunchtime and Sunday lunchtime. - Bring your own picnic or reserve at the alpine restaurant "Chez Maïté", just below the chalet.

Rates

From 13 June 2026 to 14 June 2026

From 13 June 2026 to 14 June 2026
Adult
€80.00

Child
€55.00

Adult: 80 €, Child: 55 €.

Opening times

From 13 June 2026 until 14 June 2026 - Open on saturday, on sunday

Location

Family astronomy weekend - Refuge d'Ubine
Elevation : 1485m
Refuge d'Ubine des Amis de la Nature de Thonon et du Chablais, Ubine, 74360 Vacheresse

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Nearest village or resort: Vacheresse.

    To get there from Thonon-les-Bains, take the D902 towards the ski resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz, Chatel and Abondance as far as Pont de Bioge (11kms). Then follow the D22 towards Chatel to the village of Vacheresse (9kms). At the entrance to the village, take the first road on the left that passes the main town, then continue through the hamlet of Villard (signposted Bise-Ubine). The road rises to the NE in the Eau Noire valley; at the first bridge (1211m), turn right onto a steep asphalt road rising to the Ubine alpine chalets.

    Parking on site in summer, or 2h snowshoeing or skiing in winter.

    Please note: narrow road accessible to cars only from May to September.

    Access possible by trail, with a donkey + specialized guide, on horseback, mountain bike, snowshoes, cross-country and cross-country skis, all-terrain wheelchair, wheelchair and joëlette.

    Food supplies available in Vacheresse, 8 km away.

    - IGN maps: 3528 ET
Updated on 29 April 2026 at 10:40
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 7807268)
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