Refuge of Fournache

Discover the Fournache refuge, overlooking the Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval dams at the foot of the Dent Parrachée, at an altitude of 2340m on the edge of the Vanoise National Park and the GR5.

Description

It is above all your stage on the tour of the Vanoise glaciers.
The refuge was built in stone, wood and slate in the purest mountain tradition, in place of an old alpine chalet. The wooden interior offers a modern refuge, while maintaining an authentic character. It enjoys an exceptional panorama overlooking the lakes of Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval.

Equipment

• Off-limits room
• Common sanitary facilities
• Bar
• Terrace
• Restaurant
• Waste management

Complementary welcome

Permanent catering : Tartiflette, salad, omelette, pancakes. Maximum use of Savoyard products.

Comfort

• Fireplace / Stove
• Bunk beds
• Gas available
• Kitchen area
• Hot showers
• Paying showers

Environments

• Lake view
• In the mountains
• In the high mountains
• G.R. Itinerary within 1 km

Rates

Special rates for groups.

Payment methods

• Check
• Species

Good plans

Refuge on the GR5 route. Tour of the Vanoise glaciers.
Summits: Dent Parrachée.
Day hikes: La pointe de l'Echée, la pointe de Bellecôte, le Rateau d'Aussois, le col d'Aussois, le lac du Génépy, le col de la Masse ...
- Pointe l'Observatoire and Rateau d'Aussois : 4h. 800 and 920m ascent, great views. Tour du Grand Chatelard and Lac du Génépy: 2h, family hike. Pointe de Bellecôte, 780m ascent: 2h30.
Multi-day hike: Tour des glaciers de la Vanoise.

Opening period

Du 18/06 au 01/09.

Spoken languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Adapted tourism

• Not wheelchair accessible

Location

Nearest village or resort: Aussois.
Access by trail, tour of the dams, possibility of mountain biking.
Food supplies at Aussois.
- IGN map: 3534 OT les 3 vallées - Top 25.

Animals

Animals accepted : Yes

Animals accepted with supplement : No

Tips and suggestions

• Refuge on the GR5 route. Tour of the Vanoise glaciers.
  Summits: Dent Parrachée.
  Day hikes: La pointe de l'Echée, la pointe de Bellecôte, le Rateau d'Aussois, le col d'Aussois, le lac du Génépy, le col de la Masse ...
  - Pointe l'Observatoire and Rateau d'Aussois : 4h. 800 and 920m ascent, great views. Tour du Grand Chatelard and Lac du Génépy: 2h, family hike. Pointe de Bellecôte, 780m ascent: 2h30.
  Multi-day hike: Tour des glaciers de la Vanoise.