Discover Val-d'Isère from Hôtel Du Fornet

A long-distance hike, all uphill, but with a rare landscape on arrival. From the Fornet cable car departure station, go back down the RD 902 for about 150 m. Take the only tarmac road that climbs steeply to the right. After passing the “tourne” (embankment followed by a ditch) follow the trail that gœs to the right. At each intersection, take the left junction until the Col de la Bailletta. The path has a flat-uphill profile after the crossing through the hamlet (about 1 km), the slope is accentuated between the entrance into the nature reserve (Rouvines stream) and the first plateau of Couart below (850 m). The trail winds up to the 2nd plateau of Couart above. Then cross a scree up to the Col de la Bailletta: follow the cairns in case of late snowfall. For a picnic, don’t hesitate to go down to the Bailletta lake as the pass is often windy...

Discover Flower Power! An E-Bike route (which can also be done with a classic mountain bike if you've got the legs for it!) around the base of the Solaise mountain, with some beautiful sections through the larch forest on the way to Le Fornet.

Set off in search of the seven chapels that line this route and give you an insight into the rich religious past of Val d'Isère and its hamlets. A scenic circular trail through the high mountain pastures, with Vanoise National Park just beyond. Setting off from the Tourist Office, this trail gives you an insight into the rich religious past of Val d'Isère and its hamlets, through the seven chapels that you'll pass along the way. After reaching the hamlet of La Daille along the road, you'll make your way towards the Manchet valley via a mix of footpaths, quiet roads and tracks running through the mountain pastures. Once at the hamlet of Le Manchet, your route will take you back towards Val d'Isère and end at the gorgeous hamlet of Le Fornet. Do note that, between Val d'Isère and Le Fornet, the track is sometimes more technical and there may be lots of walkers out on the same route.Follow the green waymarks: les 7 Chapelles.E-bike rental shops and e-bike charging stations:Val E-BikeVal d'Isère TourismePlace Jacques Mouflier73155 Val d'IsèreVal E-BikeParc des Sports du Manchet73155 Val d'Isère+33 (0)4 79 06 06 60

Reaching the Prariond refuge and the headwaters of the Isère river, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, means discovering the exceptional world of the high mountains, ideal for observing high-altitude flora and fauna. After passing through the noisy, narrow and vertiginous Malpasset gorges, you enter a wide valley dotted with small streams tumbling down the slopes and forcing you to cross a number of small bridges: children will be able to frolic happily at last! A whole living world then awaits you, between the thousand colors of the mountain flora and the intermittent whistling of the marmots posted there like lookouts. In the distance, you can make out the refuge where Meije, the janitor and her team, will welcome you to share a moment of conviviality over local and organic produce. And for an even greater experience, what better way than to stay overnight? Memories guaranteed! And the bravest can continue on to the Col de la Loze for a sneak peek at our Italian friends.

A steady climb from the resort of Val d'Isère will take you to the highest road pass in the Alps at 2764 m altitude. On certain summer days, the road from Val d'Isère to the Col d’Iseran is closed to all traffic except cyclists, who get to enjoy the ascent and the scenery without having to think about cars.

Discover Into the wild! This is our second E-Bike ascent to the summit of Borsat! It’s a red, so you will need stamina, good technical ability and a fully charged battery! To get back down, you'll need to be comfortable on the blue DHs, at the very least!

Discover Rogo Mongo! Like its little brother Flower Power, but here the climbs and descents are steeper and more technical! The 2024 extension to Pont St Charles adds even more flavour to this E-Bike route!

Discover Petit Alaska! This track winds its way through the technical trails on the edge of Val d'Isère. You need to be a very good climber and an excellent downhill rider to be comfortable on this E-Bike trail. Few will make it without putting their foot down at least once!

This winter, discover Val d'Isère in a different way, on an electric FatBike in the snow! Enjoy pleasure, comfort, and breathtaking landscapes accessible to everyone with our guided tours. Perfect to share as a couple, with friends, or with family... an experience not to be missed. New this season: night outings. As soon as the après-ski ends, the resort transforms and gives way to the silence of nature. Once a week, the walk continues under the stars with a traditional fondue at the Heart of Fornet. A magical interlude not to be missed. Let yourself be guided by a passionate family team, attentive to your needs. Frederik Van Buynder, a former high-level athlete, and his Wattsup team offer guided hikes and unique experiences, combining fun, safety, and discovery. All our hikes include: accompaniment by a guide-instructor, electric fatbike, and helmet. Every day we offer: ✨ Panorama Hiking Tour (2-hour duration) 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM ✨ Panorama Hiking Tour (2-hour duration) 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM ✨ Après-Ski Hiking Tour (1.5-hour duration) 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Private hikes on request (custom duration and start time) Seminars or large groups: information available by phone or email Age: From 2 years old for the youngest and from 1.15 m for children who wish to ride. ✨Panorama Tour Experience With our passionate instructors, discover the most beautiful spots in Val d'Isère in the heart of nature. By bike and on snow, cross our alpine valleys surrounded by magnificent landscapes. Two hours of fun and disconnection, enough to fully recharge in the mountains in an unusual way. ✨Family Experience (Private) A family hike dedicated to children, where with us the child is king! From 2 years old, they can share this unique experience with you. We are equipped with trailers, children's bikes, and child seats for the little ones. For older children who want to ride, we have balance mini-fat bikes or junior electric mountain bikes suitable from 1.15m (upon reservation and prior introductory course at the fatbike chalet). ✨Après-Ski Tour / Night Experience As night falls, dive into a unique nocturnal adventure on an electric Fat Bike. Accompanied by our experienced instructors, ride safely on the snowy trails. Our bikes are equipped with special lights to illuminate your path, ensuring a memorable experience under the stars. ✨"New" Fondue Experience Tour! (Every Thursday - Limited Spots...) At the end of the day, enjoy a convivial moment with friends or in a small group. Extend your electric Fat Bike experience on snow at sunset in an authentic setting. After the slopes close, set off on a night ride to reach the mythical hamlet of Fornet. Once there, gather around a fondue and savor the local flavors. In Les Crozets, the Bonnevie family delights you with their generous cuisine...

This refuge in the Vanoise National Park is located in the heart of the park. It welcomes visitors in summer and spring in a friendly atmosphere with generous and tasty food. The refuge is located on the GR5 variant route. The refuge will be open this year 2025, in spring from February 20 to April 28 and in summer from June 14 to September 14. The dormitory chalet: has 2 dormitories, one for 18 people and the other for 20 people. The beds are equipped with wool blankets from the Arpin spinning mill in Séez and duvets. To sleep, all you have to do is bring a "sheet-bag" or "meat bag", for hygiene! We also have a small guide dormitory. The refectory chalet: includes a beautiful dining room, in which we serve evening meals and breakfasts. There is a small library of books from the Vanoise National Park and the mountains (Guérin editions), as well as games, newspapers and mountain magazines, which are also at your disposal. The sanitary facilities of the refuge are adjacent to this building and include 2 traditional toilets, 2 toilet cubicles and 2 cold showers ONLY in summer! . To stay at the refuge or in a bivouac, you must ABSOLUTELY BOOK online on our website. Bivouac: capacity of 10 people maximum. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacking is allowed in the summer, only on the dedicated pitches in the immediate vicinity of the refuge. Outside the guarding period, the refuge is open and provides: dormitory, blankets, heating and cooking equipment and crockery.

In the preserved site of the village of Bonneval, at the bottom of the upper valley of the Arc a traditional construction of 1985 for a comfortable and pleasant chalet. That our refuges contribute to allow the greatest number to reach in good conditions to the wonderful world of the altitude, it is our dearest wish. Let's meet up there!

Summer: high mountain, climbing, via-ferrata, canyoning, hiking... Winter: ice climbing, ski touring...

The highest refuge in Savoy, ideal for acclimatization nights before going to Mont Blanc or Grand Paradis. A "solid" refuge on a large flat, near two lakes, but in a high mountain site with nearby glaciers, and facing the long border ridge of the Levanna. At an altitude of 2760m, in the wild setting of the Vanoise, the Carro refuge welcomes you, nestled between white lake and black lake, facing the glacial massif of Albaron. The guards welcome you for family hikes or climbs facing Gran Paradiso.

Located in the flower-filled La Rocheure valley, this Vanoise National Park refuge is a paradise for marmots and cows. Easy to reach in summer, it is the starting point for ski tours in spring. Dogs are forbidden in the heart of the Park. During the guarding period: access to a non-sack area. Bivouac: capacity for 15 people (7 tents). In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacs are only authorized during the summer months on dedicated sites in the immediate vicinity of the refuge, during the guarding period. You have to book your pitch in advance with the refuge. Outside the guarding period, the refuge is open and provides sleeping quarters, blankets, heating, cooking facilities and crockery.

Located at 2487 m, this refuge of the Vanoise National Park is located in the heart of the park on the route of the GR55 and Via Alpina. Its small lake, pastures and wildlife make it the ideal place for a relaxing stopover.

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.

Easy walk with children to the refuge, towards 2 fabulous glacial lakes. Marmots easy to see. Except guarding, the shelter has a permanent place permanently winter of 16 places. Avoid the Gorges de la Reculaz in wet weather, on the way down, with children under 12, or people who are not used to hiking, or anyone prone to vertigo.

The chapels in Le Fornet have seen a fair bit of change over the centuries… that’s because of the avalanches. There have been four in all, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene each time. The first chapel was built between 1600 and 1630 near the larch forest to protect the village from avalanches. The present-day chapel was built in 1890, thanks to funds from Joachim Bonnevie. Above the entrance doorway, you can see the statuette of the Patron Saint in the recess. This was sculpted very recently as the original was stolen in the 1980s, along with many other religious artefacts. Up until the 1990s, on St Mary Magdalene’s Day, the vicar would come and bless the houses, then hold Mass in the chapel for the local congregation. Who was Mary Magdalene?According to the New Testament, Jesus cast out seven demons from Mary Magdalene. She went on to become one of his disciples - perhaps the most important. She was the first to witness Jesus’ Resurrection, which makes her very important. She is also the woman who features most prominently in the New Testament. Mary Magdalene weeps, as she does not understand what the angels are saying, it’s so unimaginable. That’s when Christ appears and speaks to her. He tells her that he is going to ascend to be with God and that she must tell the other disciples. 22 July is her feast day.Why does Mary Magdalene have a special place in Le Fornet?At this exact spot, water flows at the bottom of the gorge. It would have been difficult to access the River Isère if there was a fire. So the locals relied on Mary Magdalene’s tears to put out any fire.

There have been four different chapels in Le Fornet down the ages, each one having been swept away by avalanches. After the avalanche in February 1767, the villagers wanted to take their time thinking carefully about where the best place would be to build the their chapel dedicated to St Mary Magdalene. They finally decided to build a little oratory on the ruins of the previous chapel and, despite the fickle weather, it is still standing to this day! The date 1767 is inscribed on the door under the roof eaves.

The historic Fornet is located on the left bank of the Isère which keeps it protected from avalanches and rock falls. The extension of the Fornet on the right bank, where you stand, was only allowed with the construction of this tourne (mound + ditch) against avalanches and rock falls. Also notice the absence of walls that face its slopes. In the eighteenth century, the Fornet d´Aval, between the Laisinant and the current Fornet, was completely destroyed by an avalanche. The ruins remain visible.

At the time it was mentioned during the pastoral visit in 1633, this chapel was dedicated to St Francis of Assisi. The painting showing the stigmata of St Francis now hangs in St Roch’s Chapel. In the 18th century, it would be dedicated to St Lucy. In 1790, Mass was celebrated there for her feast day. The chapel was restored by Guy Turbil, who owned the house next door, in 1971. There were once several houses in the hamlet or village of Les Branges. This name refers to larch trees in local dialect.Who is St Lucy?Born into a very wealthy noble family from Syracuse, Lucy (who died between 303 and 310) lived with her mother Eutychia and venerated St Agatha. As her mother suffered from an inflammatory bowel syndrome and blood loss, one day Lucy decided to take her to Agatha’s tomb, in Catania, to ask for healing. The next day, Eutychia recovered. Following this healing, Lucy asked her mother’s permission to distribute to the poor everything that her father had left her. Both women then began giving all that they owned to the poor, a little each day. But Eutychia had promised Lucy’s hand in marriage to a young man who flew into a fit of rage when he heard that his fiancée wished to remain a virgin and was selling her fortune, which he had his eyes on, to give to the poor. So he denounced her to the Consul Pascasius, as an enemy of the deities of the Roman Empire. Refusing to give up her Christian faith, Lucy was sent to a brothel then martyred. Her name comes from the Latin word lux (which means light), and that is why she is associated with many festivals of light.

The south facing slopes which loom above are a wintering area of primary importance for the chamois and ibex. In winter 2015 there were approximately 120 ibex and 150 chamois. Two survival strategies exist: the ibex holds on to its fat reserves, remains inactive and has additional feeds (it loses up to 30% of its weight in winter!), while the chamois has a metabolism that requires meals almost daily, hence its presence in the avalanche paths where snow clearing occurs naturally.

The Primula pedemontana is recognisable in the spring by its beautiful pink flowers and edged leaves and small red glands, which distinguish it from its cousin, the Primula hirsuta. It is a species that lives on siliceous rocks, like quartzite (white-green rock) overhead. It is a protected species at the national level and, as such, cannot be picked. In the nature reserve, all vegetation is protected. Ÿou can touch it with your eyes and nose!

The Baillettaz National Nature Reserve was created in 2000, following the complete decommissioning of the Col de l´Iseran Nature Reserve (created in 1963), in order to reclassify the valley´s ski area. It covers an area of approximately 495 ha. Its natural heritage consists mainly of flora, large fauna (chamois and ibex), as well as birds of prey (golden eagle, bearded vulture and common kestrel).

The return of the wolf and the lynx cause problems for livestock, particularly sheep. As a consequence, dogs and patous have been introduced into the flocks in order to protect them. If they approach and start barking, stay calm, don’t shout out or make any sudden movements. After observing you for a moment, they will leave you to continue on your way. If a puppy or a young wolf approaches you, do not pet it. “Belle and Sébastien” is make believe!

Built prior to 1633, during a pastoral visit, the bishop ordered the villagers to take care of the building by closing it to stop animals from straying inside! Thanks to the proceeds from a meadow behind the chapel, Anne-Marie Guiller enabled Mass to be held on the feast day of the patron saint. In the chapel, there used to be a painting of the Virgin and Child which, after being restored, has been placed on the Epistle wall in the church chancel. St Bartholomew is shown with his curved knife; the Virgin, breastfeeding, can be seen to the right in the middle ground. Who was St Bartholomew? The Patron Saint of butchers, tanners and binders, St Bartholomew is also revered by farmers. His feast day is 24 August. In iconography, Bartholomew carries his own skin as he was flayed alive. Sometimes he is depicted holding the large knife that was used for this torture. According to Arnold Van Gennep, "St Bartholomew is a time-honoured saint in all of the dioceses in Savoie."

The majority of the reserve’s natural habitats are either attached to alpine grasslands or to rocks and screes, as well as some rare wetlands. The heritage species, often protected, include the carex bicolor on the wetlands, the saxifraga diapensioides on the limestone cliffs, Saxifraga muscoides on the screes and damp calcschist cliffs. Kœlerie of Mont-Cenis (Kœleria cenisia) is a fine example of the flora that grows on the reserve’s dry, scorched limestone grasslands.

This high-altitude refuge welcomes you on foot or on skis for a stopover of one or more nights, or a simple lunch break. The wardens offer creative, home-cooked meals, and reservations are highly recommended. The highest refuge of Savoie. Ideal for acclimatization nights before going to do the Mont Blanc or the Grand Paradis. Except for the guarding, the refuge has a room permanently open in winter with 18 places. Summits : Levanna occidentale 3593 m - Very good hiker from mid-July. Col du Carro 3122 m. The new lakes : Montet lake, 3h from the refuge and the lake of the sources of the Arc.

In the heart of Vanoise National Park, the guardian welcomes you to an old sheepfold refurbished in 1985. Just above the refuge is the dry lake of Glière. Lots of marmots. Traditional mountain meal, lunchtime and dinner. Continuous food service: Tartiflette and green salad from the vegetable garden. (Only served with demi-pension) Lunch, "repas de la Glière": Raw ham, Beaufort cheese, potatoes, omelette, green salad. Throughout the day: Crêpes with blueberry jam, old-style tartlettes and white cheese.

Hélène, the guardian of the Vallonbrun refuge, offers you light meals and daily specials. She passionately selects her ingredients locally, regionally, organically and enhances the flavors with spices.

Located directely on the slopes, the Chez Léon restaurant offers Savoyard specialities such as the tartiflette, the must-try. You will be welcomed on a large sunny terrace with a magnificent view over the Mont Pourri. Mélanie and Jérémy have taken over the family business and welcome you for a gourmet break, either indoors or on the sunny terrace. Enjoy home-made specialities with a breathtaking view of Mont Pourri. During a day on the slopes, come and enjoy homemade dishes that will warm your heart. New: à la carte pasta for a quick lunch

After walking for about 1h45, you have the right to some refreshment! Hot and cold drinks Dishes designed... Delicacies of the refuge...

Bar and restaurant at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park. Homemade snacks, local or organic, ice creams, tarts, hot and cold drinks. Reservations are recommended, preferably in the evening.

Traditional Savoyard cooking à la carte or as a menu.

At the gates of the Vanoise National Park, the refuge restaurant has been an unmissable eatery since 1963 both for mountain lovers and lovers of typical Savoyard gastronomy. In the heart of the valley of Champagny le Haut (listed as one of France's natural sites and monuments), under the Py waterfall and a few short strides from the entrance to the Vanoise National Park, the Laisonnay refuge brings together gastronomes and hikers in a unique and friendly atmosphere. Its unique location, where the road ends and the hiking trails begin, has seen the restaurant adapt to cater to the greatest number. The restaurant: Respect for tradition Savoyard gastronomy in the restaurant is mainly based on family recipes handed down by our parents, grandparents, great grandparents ... our goal is to rediscover the forgotten traditional gastronomy and the rich flavours of the valley. Although there's no electricity, the refuge still offers quality catering as part of the quality charter of the Academy of Taste and Culinary Traditions in Savoy, of which we are founding members. Forget any preconceived ideas, taste quality Savoyard cuisine. (Re) Discover authentic traditional dishes, regional cuisine prepared the old fashioned way with local products, dishes based on cheeses and also a selection of the best regional products. We are committed to promoting our cuisine through common sense: Good products thanks to the individual and personal knowledge of artisans, farmers, cheesemakers, breeders, winegrowers, brewers ... who supply most of our raw materials. Good recipes, mostly old and traditional, which have only changed a little or haven't changed at all for several generations and, of course, the fact that our recipes are homemade. Products used: from the local market. We select our products from local or regional suppliers who are experts in their fields. We prefer local arrangements, direct sales on the farm, etc. We, therefore, look for many products on the farms we work with. We do not deal with salespeople, but rather with the people who manufacture, cultivate, and process the produce. Apart from guaranteeing that we get premium products, it helps to maintain local agriculture and craftsmanship and becomes part of the mindset of sustainable development. Operation: The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and we highly recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Come and enjoy our local specialities in the comfort of our wood-fired stove. A unique menu every day, Savoyard specialities on reservation. At any time, savory and sweet crepes, homemade desserts and tarts, local drinks... Refuge located at 2350m altitude, in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, 300m from the Bellecombe parking lot. We are the 3rd generation to bring this mountain pasture to life with passion! Traditional, warm and relaxed atmosphere.

In the heart of the Nordic area. At the foot of the beautiful north face of Bellecôte. Come and share some good moments near the fireplace and enjoy: daily specials, menus, pastries and mulled wine, you can also wait for your horse-drawn sleigh ride.

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.

Located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in the hollow of the Prariond valley and upstream of the Malpasset gorges, this refuge will allow hikers, mountaineers and off-piste skiers to immerse themselves in a superb environment. The refuge was completely rehabilitated in spring 2020. During the guarding period: possible access to a picnic area. The refuge is also guarded in the spring for ski touring. Bivouac: capacity for 10 people or 10 tents. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacking is permitted in the summer period, only on dedicated sites in the immediate vicinity of the refuge, during the guarding period. You have to book your site in advance with the refuge. Outside the guarding period, the refuge is open and provides: dormitory, blankets, heating and cooking facilities and dishes. The refuge is managed sustainably (waste management, renewable photovoltaic energy and pico hydroelectric power station, etc.) and contributes to raising public awareness in terms of sustainable development and nature protection.

"The Refuge de Prariond is a reception building with constraints specific to the isolated locations. The drinking water supply, more than 800 m in length, is piped from the opposite slope from which it must be conveyed by means of a cable work over Isère! Electricity is produced by photovoltaic panels and a pico-hydrœlectric power station that turbines a small portion of the stream located to the west of the refuge. The provision of food requires 2 to 3 helicopter rotations per year plus wood for heating and gas for cooking. ""Sobriety"" and ""public service"" are the key words for the management of this shelter."

This refuge in the Vanoise National Park is located in the heart of the park. It welcomes visitors in summer and spring in a friendly atmosphere with generous and tasty food. The refuge is located on the GR5 variant route. The refuge will be open this year 2025, in spring from February 20 to April 28 and in summer from June 14 to September 14. The dormitory chalet: has 2 dormitories, one for 18 people and the other for 20 people. The beds are equipped with wool blankets from the Arpin spinning mill in Séez and duvets. To sleep, all you have to do is bring a "sheet-bag" or "meat bag", for hygiene! We also have a small guide dormitory. The refectory chalet: includes a beautiful dining room, in which we serve evening meals and breakfasts. There is a small library of books from the Vanoise National Park and the mountains (Guérin editions), as well as games, newspapers and mountain magazines, which are also at your disposal. The sanitary facilities of the refuge are adjacent to this building and include 2 traditional toilets, 2 toilet cubicles and 2 cold showers ONLY in summer! . To stay at the refuge or in a bivouac, you must ABSOLUTELY BOOK online on our website. Bivouac: capacity of 10 people maximum. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacking is allowed in the summer, only on the dedicated pitches in the immediate vicinity of the refuge. Outside the guarding period, the refuge is open and provides: dormitory, blankets, heating and cooking equipment and crockery.

In the preserved site of the village of Bonneval, at the bottom of the upper valley of the Arc a traditional construction of 1985 for a comfortable and pleasant chalet. That our refuges contribute to allow the greatest number to reach in good conditions to the wonderful world of the altitude, it is our dearest wish. Let's meet up there!

At the foot of the Refuge du Carro of the Club Alpin Français built in 1925, there is a geological curiosity: two twin lakes, separated by a glacial moraine which are radically different. Lac Blanc has a milky colour due to the muddy waters of the glacier located upstream. Lac Noir is clear, fed by the gneiss outcrops. It’s all about watersheds! Do not disturb this fragile ecosystem by introducing organic matter! The buoys anchored in the middle are used for scientific tracking led by the Federation of Fishermen and the National Park.

At the foot of the Refuge du Carro of the Club Alpin Français built in 1925, there is a geological curiosity: two twin lakes, separated by a glacial moraine which are radically different. Lac Blanc has a milky colour due to the muddy waters of the glacier located upstream. Lac Noir is clear, fed by the gneiss outcrops. It’s all about watersheds! Do not disturb this fragile ecosystem by introducing organic matter! The buoys anchored in the middle are used for scientific tracking led by the Federation of Fishermen and the National Park.

The highest refuge in Savoy, ideal for acclimatization nights before going to Mont Blanc or Grand Paradis. A "solid" refuge on a large flat, near two lakes, but in a high mountain site with nearby glaciers, and facing the long border ridge of the Levanna. At an altitude of 2760m, in the wild setting of the Vanoise, the Carro refuge welcomes you, nestled between white lake and black lake, facing the glacial massif of Albaron. The guards welcome you for family hikes or climbs facing Gran Paradiso.

The three wooden chalets that make up the Refuge de la Leisse were built starting in 1970, on a glacial rock bar at 2,500 m in altitude. They are located under the Grande Motte glacier, which gives the landscape a wild and mineral character.