Shelters

Fond d'Aussois Refuge

Adresse du bénéficiaire

73500 Aussois
France

Vanoise National Park

Fond d'Aussois Refuge

52 persons

Located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, at an altitude of 2,350 m, the Fond d'Aussois refuge awaits you in an exceptional and peaceful environment, at the foot of the Aussois pass, under the Echelle massif. The refuge is open all year round, with organic and local food during the guarding periods from the end of March to mid-May and from the beginning of June to the end of September.

The refuge sits on a ridge, itself in the hollow of a valley, from which ibex can often be seen. The surrounding area is dominated by impressive peaks such as Pointe d'Ambin, Pointe de la Scolette (3,508 m) and Pointe de Longe Côte. The refuge's janitor, Thierry MARGUERON, offers organic and local catering to delight your taste buds. The refuge is guarded from late March to mid-May and from early June to late September. During this period, the refuge has a capacity of 52 beds in 5 dormitories. During the summer season, the refuge is easily reached from the Plan d'Amont parking lot in the commune of Aussois in around 1 hour. During the spring ski season, it is possible to access the refuge from the top of the Aussois ski lifts (hiker's pass). Outside these opening periods, the refuge has a 20-place room that is permanently open in winter.