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Mountain refuge of Le Ruitor
Descrizione
Located in the valley of the Petite Sassière, the refuge is guarded in spring and summer. The rest of the year the refuge is open but there is no surveillance. On-site catering during the opening period: fresh and local produce.
In winter, this refuge is a fabulous base camp for ski touring.
It is fully equipped: gas, water on sink, utensils and dishes, lighting and solar heating.
- Waste management
- Renewable energy (photovoltaic)
- Thermal panels for hot water and heating
- Sleeps 39 in :
a 12-place mezzanine in the upper part of the room.
a dormitory sleeping 27 in bunk beds.
During summer, come and discover the Safari tents for 4 to 6 people with camp beds and duvets for a comfortable mountain bivouac.
Informazioni tecniche
Profilo altimetrico
Data e ora
- Dal 15/09/2025 al 28/02/2026
- Dal 01/03/2026 al 04/05/2026
- Dal 05/05/2026 al 13/06/2026
- Dal 14/06/2026 al 14/09/2026
- Dal 15/09/2026 al 28/02/2027
Informazioni aggiuntive
Open period
From 01/03 to 04/05, daily. Open with caretaker. From 05/05 to 13/06, daily. Refuge open but without caretaker. From 14/06 to 14/09, daily. Open with caretaker. From 15/09 to 28/02, daily. Open but without caretaker.
Contact
Phone :
04 79 06 92 12
09 78 04 92 51
Email :
info@ruitor.com
gardien@ruitor.com
Website : http://www.ruitor.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/refugeduruitor/
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 39 people
Updated by
Sainte Foy Tarentaise Tourisme - 24/11/2025
www.saintefoy-tarentaise.com/
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Price(s)
Credit/debit card, cash or checks.
Tips
The refuge is on the Haute Route Glaciaire circuit. 1/2 day hikes: Col du Tachuy 2800 m, difference in altitude: 800 m: 2h 30 Col de Montseiti 2500 m, difference in altitude: 500 m: 1h 30 Numerous small lakes within 1h 30 of the refuge. Day hikes: Deffeyes refuge in Italy via the Tachuy 6 to 7 hours. Ice races: Ruitor at 3500 m, ascent: 1500 m: 5h
Services for children
The refuge is part of the ‘refuge en famille’ group. Board games are available and the wardens are happy to explain how the refuge works.
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
- By special request to the Town Hall to obtain a sticker - For emergency vehicles
Location complements
Nearest Village: La Mazure Walking time from nearest car park: Summer 1h / winter 3 to 4h. 1) Park the car on one of the 2 car parks in the Savonne. Take the trail (just after the bridge) or the trail. Approximately 1h, 1h30, 300m of elevation, 1750m altitude at departure, 2032m on arrival. 2) Leave the car at La Masure, 3 to 4 hours, 900m of elevation, departure altitude 1200m, arrival altitude 2032m. Possible access on horseback, with a donkey, mountain bike, snowshoes, cross-country skiing and hiking and an all-terrain stroller. Access possible and authorized in 4x4 on derogation given by the town hall. The shelter is accessible to people with reduced mobility amounting in 4x4. Road not cleared in winter.
Sustainable tourism
Guards limit the number of refuelling operations - waste management - photovoltaic panels.
Host portrait
Sandra and Morgan are passionate about the mountains, skiing and cooking, and are accompanied by their daughter Julia. They used to be refuge wardens in the Mont Blanc massif.
Food and refreshments
- Limiting the number of refreshment points. - Local producers (vegetables, cheese, crockery, beer) - Our beer is made in Moutiers by an artisan brewer who has created a special recipe for the refuge.
Reception complements
The refuge is unguarded in winter. Reservations can be made and the keys collected from the village of La Masure.
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