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Refuge du Carro (FFCAM)
Description
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.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Additional information
Updated by
Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme - 17/11/2025
www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
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Price(s)
Free entry for children under 8. Group rate available for 9 people or more. See all rates and discounts at: refugeducarro.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html Excluding caretaking: pay by credit card on the refuge website, in the trunk or by cheque to CAF Lyon.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 61 people
Open period
From 24/06 to 22/09/2025, daily. Off-peak, unguarded refuge: Winter premises open (18 places) unless otherwise indicated (see website refugeducarro.ffcam.fr/reservation).
Location complements
Public transport: Modane SNCF station. Bus connections: bus from Modane to Bonneval-sur-Arc. Information and reservations Altibus - Tel. 08 20 22 74 13 www.altibus.com or www.mobisavoie.fr Tel. 0 820 205 330 regular line M12 - Office tourisme de Bonneval-sur Arc Tel. 04 79 05 95 95 Park your car at the Ecot parking lot, then follow the dirt road down the "La Duis" valley (you're entering the Vanoise National Park: no motorized vehicles allowed). At "La Tulière", take the small path on the left (note the small sign!). The path winds its way up through the mountain pastures, over the stone bridge at the foot of the Montet waterfall, then meets the balcony path above to reach the refuge.
Contact
Phone : 06 31 87 76 57
Email : refugeducarro@ffcam.fr
Website : http://refugeducarro.ffcam.fr/
Reception complements
Lunchtime catering service: reservations recommended and appreciated. Bivouac: by reservation only (places are limited).
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Animals
No
