Fond des fours refuge

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 in 2025, in spring from February 20 to April 26, and in summer from June 13 to September 13.

The dormitory chalet: includes 2 dormitories, one with 18 beds and the other with 20 beds. The sleeping areas are equipped with wool blankets from the Arpin spinning mill in Séez and duvets. To sleep, you only need to bring a “sleep sheet” or “sleeping bag liner” for hygiene purposes. We also have a small guides’ dormitory.

The dining chalet: includes a beautiful dining room where we serve evening meals and breakfasts. There is a small library with books about the Vanoise National Park and mountains (Guérin editions), as well as games, newspapers, and mountain magazines, which are also available to you. The sanitary facilities of the refuge are attached to this building and include 2 traditional toilets, 2 toilet cubicles, and 2 cold showers ONLY in summer!

To stay at the refuge or bivouac, you MUST book online on our website.

Bivouac: maximum capacity of 10 people.

In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, bivouacking is allowed during the summer season, only in designated areas close to the refuge.

Outside the staffed period, the refuge is open and provides: dormitory, blankets, heating and cooking facilities, and kitchenware.