Refuge d'Avérole (FFCAM)
Description
Situated in Haute-Maurienne, on a grassy bump above the Avérole valley and the confluence of two torrents, in a calm, flowery site with a view of the area's debonair glaciers, the refuge is the starting point for many hikes.
Technical information
73480 Bessans
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- The 15/06/2024
Additional information
Reception complements
Permanent restoration
Location complements
Nearest village or resort: Village de Bessans.
Walking time from the nearest car park: Parking Vincendières 1h45 to 2h walking, or 45 mn with the shuttle bus in July and August.
Coach parking in Vincendières.
References topo guides :
- Mountaineering or hiking in Vanoise de P. Col.
Map references :
- IGN maps : 3634 OTN -3633 ET.
By road : Paris 670 kms, Lyon 230 kms, Chambéry 130 kms.
Motorway A43 Grenoble, Chambéry, Turin. Exit Modane N6, take direction Modane then Lanslebourg, then Bessans. From there, take the direction of Bonneval sur Arc to the holiday centre "La Bessannaise".
Beautiful family walk with the crossing of the hamlet of Les Vincendières, dominated by the Charbonnel (3752 m) then the hamlet of Avérole, very well preserved.
July and August: shuttle bus to the hamlet of Avérole (information at the tourist office of Bessans on 0033 479 059 652
Tips
Refuge on the following GR route : Country of Haute Maurienne
Summits: Pointe de Charbonnel - Albaron - Bessanese - L'Ouille d'Arbéron - Pointe Marie.
Day hikes : Shepherds' Hut - Lake Arnès - Lake Arbéron - Lake Pareis.
Hiking over several days: Tour de la Bessanèse, a 3-night and 4-day French/Italian tour for experienced hikers. Documentation "Tour de la Bessanèse" sold at the refuge 3 euros
Services for children
Ideal refuge for families: easy access in summer, family dormitories, adapted rates.
A family room with double beds for parents, "hut" beds for children (up to 8 people). Baby bed, changing table, high chair, children's books, colouring books, games room, library...
Sustainable tourism
Sensitive to our environment, we have chosen to favour local, fair-trade and organic products and remain attentive to the ecological management of our refuge.
Food and refreshments
Drinks, snacks and food based on local and organic products are served on the panoramic terrace!
Contact
Phone :
04 79 05 96 70
06 08 12 97 45
Email : refugedaverole@ffcam.fr
Website : refugedaverole.ffcam.fr/
Open period
15/06/2024.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 84 people
Updated by
Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme - 21/03/2024
www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
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Price(s)
Night: 11 to 22 €
Child rate per night (8-17 years): 12.10 to 17.60 € (Young people 8/18 years old accompanied by an adult.)
CAF member rate per night: 5.50 to 11 € (child 8 to 24 years old / adult.)
Breakfast: from 10 €
Picnic to take away: from 10 €
Dinner: from 23 €.
Free entry for children
Group rate available for > 9 people.
See all rates and discounts on: refugedaverole.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
Outside the period of custody, a single rate of 10 € to be paid in the trunk or by cheque to the CAF de Lyon.
