Refuge de la Fournache
The Fournache Refuge - altitude 2340m - is bordering the Vanoise national park in the valley of Fournache at the foot of the famous Dent Parrachée, overlooking dams Plan d''Amont and Plan d'Aval , it is primarily a stage on the GR5.
It is primarily a stage on the tour of the glaciers of the Vanoise.
The refuge was built in stone, wood and slate in the purest mountain tradition, in place of a former Alpine chalet. The wooden interior offers a modern refuge while maintaining an authentic character. It enjoys an exceptional view over Lake Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval.
Technical information
73500 Aussois
Date and time
- From 19/06/2023 to 03/09/2023
- From 19/06/2024 to 03/09/2024
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Reception complements
Permanent restauration: Tartiflette, salad, omelet, pancakes. Maximum use of Savoyard products.
Location complements
Nearest Village or Station: Aussois.
Walking time from the parking lot of the Plan of Upstream: 1h 30.
Access path, turn dams opportunity to ride a mountain bike.
Food supply in Aussois.
- IGN map: 3534 OT 3 valleys - Top 25.
Tips
Refuge on the route of the GR5. Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers.
Summits: Dent Parrachée.
Day hikes: The tip of the Echée the tip Bellecôte Rateau Aussois, Col d'Aussois, Lake Génépy, the neck of the mass ...
- Point Observatory and Rateau Aussois: 4h. 800 and 920m in altitude, beautiful view. Tour du Grand Chatelard and Lake Génépy: 2h, family outing. Pointe Bellecôte 780m in altitude: 2:30.
Hiking over several days: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers.
Contact
Phone : 06 09 38 72 38
Email : refuge.fournache@gmail.com
Website : www.refuges-vanoise.com/fiche-hebergement-fournache---8ed5a3s5cyf0.html
Facebook : www.facebook.com/refuge.de.la.Fournache
Open period
From 19/06 to 03/09.
Tips
Refuge on the route of the GR5. Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers.
Summits: Dent Parrachée.
Day hikes: The tip of the Echée the tip Bellecôte Rateau Aussois, Col d'Aussois, Lake Génépy, the neck of the mass ...
- Point Observatory and Rateau Aussois: 4h. 800 and 920m in altitude, beautiful view. Tour du Grand Chatelard and Lake Génépy: 2h, family outing. Pointe Bellecôte 780m in altitude: 2:30.
Hiking over several days: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 34 people
Updated by
Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme - 23/01/2023
www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
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Price(s)
Night: 11 to 17 €.
Special rates for groups.