Warnung
Warnungen
Mountain refuge of Le Ruitor
Beschreibung
Located in the valley of the Petite Sassière, the refuge is guarded in spring and summer. The rest of the year the refuge is open but there is no surveillance. On-site catering during the opening period: fresh and local produce.
In winter, this refuge is a fabulous base camp for ski touring.
It is fully equipped: gas, water on sink, utensils and dishes, lighting and solar heating.
- Waste management
- Renewable energy (photovoltaic)
- Thermal panels for hot water and heating
- Sleeps 39 in :
a 12-place mezzanine in the upper part of the room.
a dormitory sleeping 27 in bunk beds.
During summer, come and discover the Safari tents for 4 to 6 people with camp beds and duvets for a comfortable mountain bivouac.
Technische Informationen
Höhenprofil
Datum und Uhrzeit
- Von 13/09/2026 bis 25/02/2027
- Von 26/02/2027 bis 08/05/2027
- Von 09/05/2027 bis 18/06/2027
- Von 19/06/2027 bis 12/09/2027
- Von 13/09/2027 bis 25/02/2028
- Von 26/02/2028 bis 08/05/2028
- Von 09/05/2028 bis 18/06/2028
- Von 19/06/2028 bis 12/09/2028
Zusätzliche Informationen
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 39 people
Contact
Phone :
04 79 06 92 12
09 78 04 92 51
Email :
info@ruitor.com
gardien@ruitor.com
Website : http://www.ruitor.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/refugeduruitor/
Updated by
Sainte Foy Tarentaise Tourisme - 08/10/2026
www.saintefoy-tarentaise.com/
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Price(s)
Credit/debit card, cash or checks.
Distinctions
Health protocol
Mountain huts for families
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
- By special request to the Town Hall to obtain a sticker
- For emergency vehicles
Sustainable tourism
Guards limit the number of refuelling operations - waste management - photovoltaic panels.
Food and refreshments
- Limiting the number of refreshment points.
- Local producers (vegetables, cheese, crockery, beer)
- Our beer is made in Moutiers by an artisan brewer who has created a special recipe for the refuge.
Location complements
Nearest Village: La Mazure
Walking time from nearest car park: Summer 1h / winter 3 to 4h.
1) Park the car on one of the 2 car parks in the Savonne. Take the trail (just after the bridge) or the trail. Approximately 1h, 1h30, 300m of elevation, 1750m altitude at departure, 2032m on arrival.
2) Leave the car at La Masure, 3 to 4 hours, 900m of elevation, departure altitude 1200m, arrival altitude 2032m.
Possible access on horseback, with a donkey, mountain bike, snowshoes, cross-country skiing and hiking and an all-terrain stroller.
Access possible and authorized in 4x4 on derogation given by the town hall. The shelter is accessible to people with reduced mobility amounting in 4x4.
Road not cleared in winter.
Host portrait
Sandra and Morgan are passionate about the mountains, skiing and cooking, and are accompanied by their daughter Julia. They used to be refuge wardens in the Mont Blanc massif.
Services for children
The refuge is part of the ‘refuge en famille’ group. Board games are available and the wardens are happy to explain how the refuge works.
Tips
The refuge is on the Haute Route Glaciaire circuit. 1/2 day hikes: Col du Tachuy 2800 m, difference in altitude: 800 m: 2h 30 Col de Montseiti 2500 m, difference in altitude: 500 m: 1h 30 Numerous small lakes within 1h 30 of the refuge. Day hikes: Deffeyes refuge in Italy via the Tachuy 6 to 7 hours. Ice races: Ruitor at 3500 m, ascent: 1500 m: 5h
Reception complements
The refuge is unguarded in winter. Reservations can be made and the keys collected from the village of La Masure.
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