Overlooking a small lake and high mountain pastures, the refuge of the Col du Palet offers a relaxing stop on your trek in the Vanoise.
Experience a night closer to the stars in this beautiful setting, with wildlife coming directly to your door. There are 47 dorm beds available and also the option to bivouac near by. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and there is a picnic area for those who have brought their own.
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.
The refuge is also open during winter from mid-December to the end of April (weather permitting). It lies just a short distance from the top of the Col du Palet drag lift; it is in an off-piste zone so make sure that you have the appropriate experience and equipment.
Worth knowing
The refuge provides blankets and pillows but for hygiene reasons you will need to bring a sheet or sleeping bag liner.
Things to do nearby
Half and full day rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
Rafting In The Alps
Half-day white-water swimming/hydrospeeding – fast, fun, and unforgettable
Hydrospeeding
2hr guided tour on a quad or buggy from age 17yrs
Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour
Tignes
Half day or full day canyoning excursion for all abilities from 10 years and above
Canyoning
Full Day Guided Skiing followed by a pick up in a helicopter
Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
20-40 min tandem paragliding flights suitable for everyone!
Paragliding
Restaurants nearby
Slope side restaurant and pizzeria in Tignes Val Claret at the bottom of the piste
La Taverne des Neiges Restaurant
3.0 km
Casual fine dining restaurant with a warm welcome in the heart of Tignes Val Claret
La Petite Lulu Restaurant
3.1 km
Friendly French restaurant specialising in pizzas and local cuisine
L'Armoise Restaurant
3.1 km
Michelin-starred restaurant in Tignes that brings the foods of the forest to the customer
Ursus Restaurant
3.1 km
International restaurant and bar in the centre of Val Claret close to the Tufs chairlift
Couloir Bar and Restaurant
3.1 km
Bistro and wine bar serving high-end cuisine that has gained a good reputation
Karl Gustav Restaurant
3.1 km
Sights nearby
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
Vanoise National Park
Champagny-en-Vanoise
Golf-clubs nearby
The highest golf course in Europe at 2100m above sea level
Lac de Tignes Golf Course
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Lift Pass office at the foot of the Grande Motte Slopes, by the funicular
Grande Motte Funicular Ski Pass Office
2.9 km
Lift Pass Office in the centre of Tignes Val Claret
Val Claret Ski Pass Office
3.1 km
Lift Pass Office opposite the Toviere in Tignes Le Lac
Toviere Maison du Lac Ski Pass Office
3.7 km
Lift Pass office in Le Lavachet just off Route de Lavachet
Le Lavachet Ski Pass Office
4.4 km
Lift Pas Office in Tignes Les Brevieres at the Sache bubble lift
Les Brevieres Ski Pass Office
7.1 km
Towns nearby
Bustling resort town with a variety of accommodation and great lift access
Tignes Val Claret
3.0 km
Set next to the beautiful Tignes lake with lots of slope side accommodation available
Tignes Le Lac
3.9 km
Quieter hamlet set beside the lake and located just outside Tignes Le Lac
Tignes Le Lavachet
4.3 km
Small quiet village set just up the mountain at 1,800 metres located by the Tignes dam
Tignes 1800 (Tignes Les Boisses)
6.5 km
Beautiful and quaint village nestled on the banks of the river in the Tignes valley
![a picture of a hotel suite at [itemref]](https://cdm0lfbn.cloudimg.io/v7/_images_base_/image_uploader/photos_e2/original/campanules-174-suite.jpg?ua=1579868018&p=carousel)
