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Run by the French Alpine Club this refuge has several dormitories sleeping up to 50 people, on a bed only or half-board basis. Pillows and blankets are provided but for hygiene reasons you must provide your own sheet or sleeping bag liner (they can also be rented from the refuge).

The refuge offers breakfast and dinner to half-board guests. During the day there is a lunch and snack menu that is available to hikers and visitors. Those who wish to cater for themselves can use the cooking facilities at the hut for a small fee.

At an altitude of 2,374m this can be a gateway to climbing the peak of Mont Pourri, or a stop over for hikers exploring the area as it's ideally located between the resorts of Les Arcs and Tignes.

Open from mid-June until mid-September, there is the possibility of weekend bookings in spring between mid-March and mid-May. 

Visit the website to find the latest opening and closing dates and this season's prices.

Open during the summer months from the June to September, the refuge offers accommodation for up to 70 people. Half-board, B&B and bed only options are available and you can order picnic lunches on request. The restaurant offers traditional alpine cuisine and home-baked cakes.

The refuge has a beautiful garden area with chairs and parasols, providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountain. The cottage was built from dry stone by the owner and has plenty of alpine charm, it's a great place to stay during a long hike.

From October to May, the refuge is open on a self-catering basis offering accommodation for 14 people.

Please contact the refuge for this season's prices and its opening and closing dates.

Located in the heart of the park, it is accessible only on foot.

The shelter has a variety of basic amenities: a wood stove, two gas hobs, double sink, a water treatment with UV, everything needed for cooking, cleaning supplies, mattresses, blankets and pillows (although you should provide your own sheet or liner).

The refuge has 23 beds - please note that bivouac is not allowed. Half board is provided with a good hearty evening meal, usually served between 19:00 and 19:30. At the time of booking, remember to specify if you want to take half board.

The refuge is open in summer for hikers and walkers to enjoy, and the rest of the year it is unguarded but open for shelter with blankets, wood and gas available. 

In winter you'll need to bring your own water supply.

Open all year round they can supply toilet facilities, showers, a covered picnic area and waste management. 

Summer

The refuge sleeps 42 people in seven bedrooms that sleep four in each, a dorm for six and another for eight. blankets and pillows are provided, but for hygiene reasons you must bring or rent your own sheet or sleeping bag liner.

Winter

The refuge is unguarded. There are 20 beds available with duvets and pillows, a kitchen with gas and utensils, a wood stove and wood. You pay for your stay upon your return via the payment platform.

The refuge serves local dishes made from traditional regional produce and picnic lunches can be provided on request.

Bivouacking

Whilst bivouacking in the Vanoise National Park isn't allowed you may pitch your tent on the dedicated area by the refuge during the guard period - you will need to book and pay for this in advance as places are limited and regulated. Tent pitching is from 19:00 until 08:00 and you must be self-sufficient with your camping equipment. You will get access to the picnic room and toilets, plus you can take advantage of half-board facilities.

Property of the Vanoise National Park, the Turia refuge is intended as a rustic and welcoming refuge, with the capacity to sleep 19 people. Guarded during the summer but open all year. 

It consists of two adjoining chalets in a beautiful green valley. The left one contains the communal eating area and kitchen, whilst the other is a dormitory with 38 beds. The toilets are a little bit away from the buildings, but perfectly accessible (do not forget your head torch).

You will find you with blankets, pillows but for hygiene and comfort reasons please bring a liner or sheet.

There are numerous booking options that include bed only, bed and breakfast, half-board, picnic lunch, etc. Bivouacking is allowed for a small fee.

Experience a night closer to the stars in this beautiful setting, with wildlife coming directly to your door. 

The shelter is made up of two buildings:

• main - has the common room, a dorm for 15 people, a kitchen and guard's area
• dorm house - has two other dorms for 16 people, a bathroom with two wet toilets and a large sink

There is also the option to bivouac near by for around 10 pitches. 

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and there is a picnic area for those who have brought their own.

Summer

From June to September the refuge is open daily and the guardians are present. In October the refuge is open but unattended; wood, dishwasher, gas and blankets are available for a fee.

Winter

The refuge is completely closed from mid-November until mid-February, then from the beginning of April to mid-May. During the opening periods in winter you can sleep there and use the hotplates and wood-burning stove. There's no running water in winter. You are to make a financial contribution upon your return from the refuge.