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Refuge FFCAM du col de la Vanoise

Adresse du bénéficiaire

163, rue de l'Arbellaz
73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise
France

Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Vanoise National Park
Refuge FFCAM du col de la Vanoise
129 persons

Entirely renovated in 2019, the refuge of the Vanoise pass (or Félix Faure refuge), managed by Gérard Girod for many years, is a modern refuge, of High Environmental Quality. During the guarded period, from the beginning of March to the end of September, Gérard Girod will cook for you with organic and local products... possibly washed down with organic Savoie wines. Possibility to go to the refuge the rest of the year under reservation via the website of the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs.

Located in the middle of the mountain pastures, at the foot of the Grande Casse (3,855 m) - the highest point of the Vanoise Park and of the Savoie department - as well as the Vanoise ice cap (the largest in France), the Col de la Vanoise refuge is a historical passageway between the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys. It is a perfect stopover point for mountaineering and ski touring as well as for hiking or long-distance itineraries. The summer access is easy from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Fontanettes parking lot), in about 1H30 to 2H, via the Lac des Vaches. In winter, it is possible to use the Barmettes chairlift which brings you to 2 000 m.

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Refuge belonging to the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs, located at an altitude of 2 500 m. A new exhibition room allows you to discover the rich heritage of the site. The refuge is open all year round, but is guarded from the beginning of March to the end of September. During this period, it offers 129 places in dormitories and rooms. During the unguarded period, the refuge offers 28 beds. As for any FFCAM refuge, it is imperative to book your stay on the federation's website.

Contact

Refuge du col de la Vanoise
GIROD Gérard

163, rue de l'Arbellaz
73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise
France

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