Shelters

Refuge FFCAM du col de la Vanoise

Adresse du bénéficiaire

163, rue de l'Arbellaz
73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise
France

Vanoise National Park

Refuge FFCAM du col de la Vanoise

129 persons

Entirely renovated in 2019, the refuge of the Vanoise pass (or Félix Faure refuge), managed by Gérard Girod for many years, is a modern refuge, of High Environmental Quality. During the guarded period, from the beginning of March to the end of September, Gérard Girod will cook for you with organic and local products... possibly washed down with organic Savoie wines. Possibility to go to the refuge the rest of the year under reservation via the website of the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs.

Set amidst alpine meadows, at the foot of the Grande Casse (3,855 m) - the highest peak in the Parc de la Vanoise and the Savoie department - and the Vanoise ice cap (the largest in France), the Col de la Vanoise refuge is a historic crossroads between the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys. It's a perfect stop-off point for mountaineering and ski touring, as well as for long-distance hiking and roaming. Summer access is easy from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Les Fontanettes parking lot), in around 1H30 to 2H, via Lac des Vaches. In winter, you can use the Barmettes chairlift, which takes you up to 2,000 m.

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Refuge belonging to the Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne, at an altitude of 2,500 m. A new exhibition room showcases the site's rich heritage. The refuge is open all year round, but is guarded from early March to late September. During this period, it offers 129 places in dormitories and bedrooms. During the unguarded period, the refuge sleeps 28. As with all FFCAM huts, you must book your stay on the federation's website.