The refuge provides collective accommodation for people passing through. The accommodation capacity of a refuge is limited to 150 people. Minors may be accommodated there. When minors, accommodated in an unguarded refuge, take part in the reception mentioned inarticle L. 227-4 of the Code de l’Action Sociale et des Familles, they must be accompanied by a member of the team supervising the said reception.
In addition to the facilities required for accommodation, the refuge may have facilities to provide a catering service.
The safety standards against the risks of fire and panic specific to mountain refuges are set out in the safety regulations against the risks of fire and panic in establishments open to the public mentioned in the article R. 143-12 du code de la construction et de l’habitation.