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REFUGE D'AVEROLE (FFCAM)
Description
Between the Vanoise National Park and Italy, the refuge is located in a wild and unspoilt valley of the Haute Maurienne. It is an easy to access family walking destination, and is also popular with hikers on the Tour de la Bessanèse.
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The caretaker of the place will welcome you in an eco-responsible approach (local, fair trade and organic products, promoting the traditional know-how of the region). Up there, everything is homemade. Equipped with a dedicated room and specific equipment, the refuge is ideal for families. It is a must for itinerant hikers in the Franco-Italian Alpine landscapes. The refuge is the starting point for the ascent of the Albaron and the Pointe de Charbonnel. In winter, ski tourers will be able to set off on the crossing of the Haute-Maurienne" Carro-Evettes-Avérole
Opening dates informations and guarded period
Spring: March 13 to May 9, 2026Summer: June 19 to September 12, 2026
Activities around
MOUNTAINEERING: Albaron - Bessanèse - Charbonnel ArberonHIKING: Haute route de Maurienne - Liaison - Italian refuges (Gastaldi and Cibrario), Vallon de la Lombarde - Col de la Bessanèse - Col d'Arnès - Tour de la BessanèseSKI TOURING: Albaron - Col de la Bessanèse - Col d'Arnès - Arberon - Liaison Carro, Evettes, Averole, Pointe Mari - Charbonnel - Ouillarse - Liaison with Italy
Sleeping Overview
A large dining room, dormitories for 4 or 10/12 people, a games room, library and reading corner, a hot shower (PAYING), a storage room and a dryer.
Nearest car parks
In winter, park at the Nordic centre of La Bessanaise. In spring, find out about the accessibility of the road to Les Vincendières.In summer; park in the car park, downstream from the hamlet of Vincendières.
Website
refugedaverole.ffcam.fr
Booking E-mail
refugedaverole@ffcam.fr
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