Grand Tour de Tarentaise - Hiking 27 days

The refuge opened in December 2012. Located at an altitude of 2,080 meters, on a magnificent and wild site in the Beaufortain massif.Located on an open and sunny valley, it offers an exceptional view of the other massifs: Lauzière, Cheval Noir, Vanoise, further afield, Meije, Ecrins ... These sunsets over Lauzière remain a great gift! Wild and peaceful place that invites you to contemplation. In winter you can come by cross-country skiing (the refuge is located on the Nordic area of ​​Grand Naves 73260), snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding. The refuge offers a capacity of 38 places divided into 4 dormitories of 6 places, 2 of 5 places and 2 of 2 places. Catering, half-board, overnight stay, picnic room. Shower, Wc. Outside the opening periods (guarded refuge) contact Pascale to collect the keys to the winter refuge which is next to the new one. Activities during the Rhône Alpes February holidays: 3 astronomy evenings.

During summer, 18 places (Coire), and 22 (Cormet) and a specific room for the pic-nic. During winter 14 places in the shelter "La Coire". A room for the pic-nic with a gas cooker, a woodburner, and all the dishes needed.

If you do some hikings in our lovely mountains. Located on the edge of the Presset Lake, surrounded by the Pierra Menta - Mythic Peak for Alpine Skiing - from the Nova Needle and the Presset Peak.

At the foot of the Pierra Menta in the Ormente valley, the refuge is one of the stages on the GR5, situated on the Tour du Beaufortain variant. There is no refuge keeper in winter but there is a dormitory room sleeping 18 people.- Food available lunchtime and evening (booking recommended) - Dormitory accommodation (booking obligatory) - Trails maintained + marked - Drinking water accessible Getting there: park at Saint-Guérin chapel then follow signs to Refuge de la Balme (1h15 walk approx)

In a spirit of hospitality and simple pleasures, your host Sophie and Stephane BORNET will offer food and board at the legendary and historic Hospice of Petit Saint-Bernard.Passers-by, travellers, trekkers, cyclists, pilgrims, sporty or meditative; whether you spend an hour or several days at the Little Saint Bernard Pass it is always a journey through time and space, noticing the unnoticeable, getting in touch with oneself and the world, a simple and pure exaltation.

Refuge located in the hamlet of La Motte, it is very well placed on circuits of several days, such as the Alta via Glaciale, via Alpina, Grand Tour de Tarentaise. It also allows interesting loops through the pass of Mount (towards Italy)30 sleeping places: 2 rooms for 4 people, 2 rooms for 6 people, 1 room for 2 people reserved for guides and a dormitory for 8 people. Each room has its own shower room and WC on each floor. Children are welcome from the age of 4.

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.

It is a charming little mountain campsite where silence is required. There's nothing like it to admire the fabulous setting available to you.The campsite "Les Richardes" is located in Val d'Isère, a renowned mountain resort, both for its magnificent winter ski area and for its fantastic summer setting. Indeed, Val d'Isère is located in the heart of the Alps, in the middle of the mountains with exceptional fauna and flora. In the morning you can enjoy the sunrise while having lunch, and in the evening, while having dinner, you will contemplate its sunset. The "Les Richardes" campsite is located one kilometer from the city center, far enough not to suffer from the inconveniences of the city, but close enough to quickly access its infrastructures. To get around the station, you can take a free bus service, which operates continuously all day. A supermarket is 400 meters from the campsite.

Overlookink a small mountain lake, this refuge of the Vanoise national park, on the GR5 and the Tour de la Vallaisonnay, proposes a great site seeing on the 3 highest peaks of Savoie.

Located in the heart of the Parc de la Vanoise in an old sheepfold converted into a refuge, at an altitude of 2145m, it benefits from a protected environment in the heart of the alpine fauna and flora allowing the observation of large mammals and birds of prey.The refuge is privately run. It is located on the "Tarentaise" side of the Vanoise National Park, on the GR5, at the edge of the PLagne lake, source of the Ponthurin. You will go up between the Mont-Pourri massif, its glaciers and the waterfalls that flow down from it, and the Aliet massif. The GR 5 passes 10 minutes from the refuge and links it to the Col du Palet and Tignes. The refuge is open and guarded permanently from mid-June to mid-September. (no winter refuge). How to get there : - from Peisey-Nancroix and the Parc de Rosuel refuge-gate (car parks, shuttles from Landry - SNCF station and Peisey, refuge, catering, via ferrata), in 2h30 (average time) of walking on a good path on the left or right bank of the Ponthurin, - from Les Arcs and the Mont Pourri refuge (two hours), - from Tignes-le-Lac (3 hours via the Col du Palet refuge), - from the Martin refuge (via the Col de la Sachette or the Tourne), - from the Champagny-en-Vanoise valley (4 hours from the Plaisance refuge via the Plan Séry pass or the Aimes pass). This refuge has a capacity of 40 people and belongs to the commune of Landry. Francis, the muleteer, also offers you his donkeys for hire for your walks. Contact him, 2 km before the Rosuel car park. NB: Dogs, kept on a lead, are allowed from Rosuel to the refuge (but not beyond), provided they climb up the left bank of the Ponthurin. The refuge is ideally situated for mountain fishing enthusiasts, on the banks of the Lac de la Plagne, a beautiful torrent, ideal for fly fishing or fishing for trout and salmon. The hut is a depository for the day fishing cards of the Société de la Gaule de l'Ormente. Fishing is open on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays; fishing for dead or live fish is prohibited. Rates are different for holders of a fishing permit or not. Open from 19 June to 18 September 2022.

At the start of many hikes and a 1-hour walk from the boundary of the heart of the Vanoise National Park, the refuge welcomes all kinds of visitors and provides information about the Park. It is a stopover on the GR5. A pair of Bearded Vultures nest nearby.During the gardiennage period: access to an hors sac area. Activities offered by the Vanoise National Park every summer. Bivouacs are permitted during the summer months, but only on dedicated pitches in the immediate vicinity of the refuge during the guarding period. We advise you to book your pitch in advance with the refuge. For people with reduced mobility: accessible room and path from the parking lot to the refuge - free loan of an all-terrain module - interior lift. Free audio-tactile tools for the visually impaired and blind.

Anytime of the year, at 1470m elevation, for unforgettable holidays in our chalets, your campervan, caravan or your tent.The Lanchettes campiste is situated in the heart of the magnificent Paradiski domain. A shuttle stops at the entry (every 30 minutes) allows you to link quickly and in complete safety 425 km of tracks of this great alpine domain. We are also in direct access with the cross-country ski runs. 4 chalets, 50 locations for caravans and campers, electric connection. Draining of the grey and used waters. Bakery, restaurant, breakfast, take-away food, relaxation, free WIFI access and warmed toilet block.

Come and enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the recently restored Mont Jovet refuge. Guarded in summer, it is ideal for a discovery with family, friends or as a couple.

The refuge is located next to the Vanoise National Park, reached by car in winter and summer.At Champagny le Haut, this refuge at the entrance of the Vanoise National Park is accessible summer and winter by road (parking nearby - buses 50 places allowed). In winter, the refuge is ideally located at the start of the cross-country ski trails and at 5 km by shuttle from the ski lifts of La Plagne / Paradiski®. Sleeping in dormitories, partitioned for your comfort in "boxes" (cabins closed by curtain) of 4 single bunk beds. Duvets and pillow cases provided. It is recommended to bring your own personal cloth. Sanitary (separation Men / Women) with washbasins and individual showers. Bathroom linen not provided. If it is possible, we award a complete box even if you are 1, 2, or 3 people, without extra charge. Beautiful dining room with 80 seats (+ terrace) Possible access to a pic-nic room. It offers wheelchair access to the dining room and accessible toilets. Graceful loans of an all-way module and 3 audio guides for people with motor and visual disabilities. Accreditation by the Departmental Education of Savoie for the reception of the schoolchildren. Animation / projection / seminar room for 35/40 people, with video-projection equipment Animations offered each summer by the Vanoise National Park. The PARADISKI brand is a registered trademark owned by Compagnie des Alpes-Domaines Skiables. The refuge is located at the end of the road in winter (departure of the cross-country skiing trails) and in the centre of the valley of Champagny le Haut in summer (the road ends 3 km higher). The winter shuttle is free. - Access Champagny le Haut for coaches: limited to 3m50 high and 12m long. - References IGN map: TOP 25 3534 OT, 3532 OT, 3532 ET and 3633 ET. NEARBY : - Espace Glacialis "Discovering the glaciers": museographic space partner of the Vanoise National Park - 100 meters from the refuge. Suggested itineraries: SUMMER - Refuge and lake of "la Glière": 2h - Marmots and landscapes. - Col du Palet: 5h - Glaciers and marmots. - Lac des Echines: 3h30 - Panorama on the glaciers, chamois and marmots. - Tour du Merle: 2h - Forests and views of the valley of Bozel and Champagny. - Refuge of "le Plan des Gouilles": 2h30 - Forest and beautiful wild landscape. - Pointe de la Vélière: loop 5h30 - Belvedere on the glaciers. ITINERANCES / BACK-PACKING - Tour de la Vallaisonnay (2/3 days) - Tour de le Grande Casse (4/5 days) - Grand Tour de la Vanoise (7/10 days, depending on variants) OTHER ACTIVITES - Via Ferrata du Plan du Bouc (fairly easy) and the Big Stones (very difficult). - Tree climbing in Canada campingsite. WINTER - Artificial ice climbing tower: initiation or free access. - Cross-country skiing resort of Champagny le Haut. - Dog sledging initiation - Ski area La Plagne / Paradiski 5 km (free shuttle).

The refuge is guarded from 20/06 to 15/09/2020. Caretaking's end date to be confirmed. In the heart of the Vanoise national park, the guardian welcomes you in an old sheepfold rehabilitated in 1985. Just above the refuge, is the dry lake of La Glière. A lot of marmots. Country lunch, traditional lunch and dinner.Typical refuge (dormitories and rooms for 4 people) but comfort with toilets and hot showers. Outside periods of guarding, the refuge is partially open (12 beds). - Selective waste management and sorting. - Soundproof gas generating set. - Heating with wood stove. - Voltaic photo boards. - WC In this place isolated from everything, without modern energy means, we make every effort to offer you a simple but quality restoration. We use a maximum of local, regional products. Some also come from organic farming. In order to quench your thirst or to warm you, enjoy our selection of hot and cold drinks. If hunger takes you, do not panic, on request we will prepare varied omelettes, mixed salads, plates filled with regional products, soups, cheeses, cold meats. And if gluttony brings you here, let us make you taste our sweet tarts, Savoy cake, pancakes, white cheeses. All desserts are homemade. Starting point 1: Parking Laisonnay at the foot of the north face of the Grande Casse: Panorama, Aiguille de l'Epéna. 1h30 walk. Starting altitude: 1560 m. Arrival altitude : 2010 m. Drop: 450 m. Difficulty: None. Starting point 2: Peisey-Nancroix-Refuge de Rosuel, duration 8h, + 1100m drop - 600m. Crossing of the Grassaz pass with snow at the beginning of the season. Ski touring (knives are required). Not recommended in winter, very avalanchey, no sun, very cold. - IGN map: 3633 ET Tignes, Val d'Isère and 3532 ET, les Arcs, La Plagne, 3534 OT to 1/25 000. Didier Richard at 1/60000. Coach parking in Laisonnay. Possibility to ride, on horseback, with a donkey, mountain bike, joëlette, alpine skiing and touring, 4x4 only for rescue. Snowshoers, be careful of avalanches and when walking downhill on sloping terrain. Half day excursion: - Lake of the Echines: 1h30, + 400m drop, chamois, panorama. - Alpine chalet "Plan du sel": 1h, + 250m drop, cows processing, manufacture of beaufort. Day hike: - Tour du Vallaisonnay: 8h, + 600m drop - 1000m, panorama, wild animals. - Col du Palet: 3h, + 700m drop, flowers, chamois.

In the heart of the classified valley of Champagny Le Haut, at the foot of the Py waterfall and a few meters from the Vanoise National Park, the Laisonnay refuge has been welcoming gourmets and hikers since 1963 in a unique and friendly atmosphere.Within its situation and exceptional services make the Laisonnay refuge accessible to everybody. All Hikings and walks are all possible from the refuge. Accessible by road or from the trails. The accommodation is comfortable and includes hot showers, electric appliances charging, satellite internet .. Traditional and non-stop meal service with local products from partner farms and producers. Half-day hikes: - Refuge de la Glière, 1h 45 - Lac de la Glière, 1h 45 - Lac des Echines, 2h 30 - Refuge de Plaisance, 1h 45. Full-day hikes: - Col du Palet, 5hrs - Col du Plan Serry, 5hrs. - Tour of the Pointe de la Vallaisonnay : Duration 2 days. Hike level: 1050 m of ascent and 450 m of descent. 1st day 4hrs walking. 2nd day: from the Entre le Lac refuge to the Laisonnay, 4hrs, 500 m of ascent and 1100 m of descent.

A required stop when hiking the loop to circumnavigate the Vanoise Glaciers, Col de la Vanoise Pass, along the legendary GR55 trail, is also the most visited location in the Vanoise range, and rightly so.A hut dating from 1902, completely renovated in 2013 and 2018, located on the Col de la Vanoise, a high place of passage, surrounded by prestigious peaks such as the Grande Casse, the Glières, the Aiguille de la Vanoise and the Réchasse. Marmots, Ibex and Chamois are very close. !!Bivouac prohibited!!

At the gateway to Vanoise National Park, the Barmettes Hut offers breathtaking views of the entire valley. In a truly majestic setting at this ideally located, warm and cozy Savoyard chalet, rest and relax or enjoy traditional local cuisine.In both summer and winter, you can reach the hut either on foot by taking one of hiking trails or the Génépi chairlift.

This Vanoise National Park mountain hut is located right below the famous Vanoise glaciers. The starting point for climbing the Dôme de Chasseforêt, the hut welcomes mountaineers, hikers on the loop trail circumnavigating the glaciers, and families who would like to spend the night in a typical mountain hut.During the full-service period when the hut manager is present: there is an area available offering the option to prepare your own meals. During the self-service period when the hut manager is absent, the hut is open and offers: a dormitory, covers, means for heating, a stove and dishes.

Built on the ruins of an old shepherd's shelter once run by monks, the hut is located in Chavière Valley. Ideal for hikers.

Mountain refuge on the shores of the Merlet lakes, in Vanoise National Park, surrounded by exceptional scenery that is characteristic of the mountains. Quiet, small mountain refuge. The refuge is staffed in the summer and open to access freely in the winter (wood and gas provided)Staffed in the summer from the end of June to the beginning of September. Weekend bookings are possible in September and October. Open to access freely in the winter, with a fee of €10 that should be left behind.

Mountain refuge offering overnight stays and catering, located in the Avals valley on the edge of the Vanoise National Park.The site is ideal for hiking, climbing (several equipped cliffs), mountain biking/electric mountain biking (electric bike charging station), fishing, and exploring the Vanoise National Park. The Grand Plan refuge is nestled deep in the Avals Valley, a hidden gem of Courchevel, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park. The landscapes range from the glacial peaks of the Mont Blanc massif to the verdant mountain pastures of the Grand Plan and the many surrounding lakes. The area is ideal for hiking, climbing (with several equipped cliffs of varying difficulty and length), mountain biking/electric bike riding, fishing in mountain lakes, exploring the Vanoise National Park, and, of course, admiring the magnificent scenery. The refuge offers overnight stays in dormitories or small rooms, as well as quality meals for lunch and dinner; a relaxation area, library, and games are also available. There will also be entertainment: Nepalese evenings every Friday evening, occasional musical entertainment.

A relaxing location along the GR55 trail, near Lac Blanc, surrounded by Peclet-Polset's many towering peaks. Modern architecture, for a clear and comfortable refuge.Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere in this brand-new, very comfortable hut. Shelter staffed from mid-June to mid-September. All reservations during staffed and unstaffed periods are essential and mandatory, and are only available online. !!Bivouac prohibited!!

The refuge is located in the Belleville valley, in a small unspoilt valley at an altitude of 2035 m, on the edge of a lake. Johnathan, Marie and their team welcome you in a friendly atmosphere and serve quality 100% organic and/or local cuisine.The refuge has 4 dormitories: 2 for 6 people, 1 for 8 people and 1 for 5 people. Nestled at an altitude of 2035 m, this pretty mountain refuge is located in the heart of the unspoilt Lac du Lou valley. Jonathan and Marie welcome you for a night in the heart of the mountains, for lunch or a gourmet break during the day, where you'll enjoy committed, organic and local cuisine. Formulas: Half-board or breakfast Possibility of privatizing the refuge to celebrate an event. Open: mid-June to mid-September (closed every Monday) Winter: depending on opening of Les Menuires ski resort. Off-piste access, snowshoeing. Activities: hiking, fishing, off-piste skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking.

Fall in love with this beautiful refuge with a capacity of 23 people, in the heart of a valley still virgin and wild at the foot of the majestic black horse. You will be seduced by the soothing comfort of its 5 bedrooms, the sitting area, and the generous cuisine.In the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, above the hamlet of La Sauce in the Platière valley, the refuge of Plan Lombardie is located in a privileged site, at 1764 m altitude. In summer, it is in the flowered meadows that the refuge welcomes you for a snack, a meal at noon or in the evening, or for several nights. Breakfast, half board, full board or picnic baskets. It is also the ideal setting to organize a festive event (birthday ...). Modern and friendly, the refuge has 5 small rooms from 2 to 6 beds, with toilet and hot shower near the rooms. Beyond the many opportunities for day trips, the refuge is also located on the "Grand Tour de Tarentaise". During your stay, on foot, by bike or ski touring, you can have nineteen beds at your disposal (in small rooms up to 6 people) and hot shower. 15 minutes by car from Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, then direction of Deux-Nants, and La Sauce. Access is easy from La Sauce (7 km) : 30 to 40 min walk. You have to park your car at La Sauce, except for people with reduced mobility, who can however go to the refuge by car directly. The black horse: 3:30 min walk Access also possible on foot from Valmorel or Saint-François-Longchamps.