Refuge du Fond d'Aussois

In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, at 2350 m of altitude, the refuge of Fond d'Aussois, awaits you in a unique and peaceful environment. Off guard, the refuge has a permanently open local winter of 20 beds.

Additional welcome

Out of guarding period, you have a kitchen and dormitories with blankets.

Comfort

• Fireplace / Wood burning stove
• kitchen corner

Rates

Free entry for children under 8.
Group rate available for 9 people or more.

The winter refuge is open outside the guarding period:
Single rate 9 € to be paid in the box or by cheque to CAF Chambéry.

See all rates and discounts at: http://refugedufonddaussois.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

Payment methods

• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Good plans

Day walks from the parking dams:
- Plateau Mauvais Berger - Refuge Fond Aussois - Back dams: 4h.
- Refuge Fond Aussois - Refuge Dent Parrachée - the Fournache - Back dams: 4h.
From the refuge of Fond Aussois
- Pointe Observatoire (return) 6h - Rateau Aussois (return) 6h.
- Lake Genepy, return home to the Dent Parrachée 4h.
Hiking over several days: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers four days - Tour of the Pointe de l'Echelle 3 days.

Opening period

From 21/09/2025 to 27/02/2026 daily.
Open but not guarded.

From 06/03 to 12/04/2026 daily.

Spoken languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Location

In spring skiing season it is possible to reach the refuge by the top of the chairlift Aussois resort (hiker package).

Documents

• Refuge du Fond d'Aussois (pdf)
• Refuge du Fond d'Aussois (pdf)
• Refuge du Fond d'Aussois (pdf)
• Refuge du Fond d'Aussois (pdf)

Additional booking

Measures related to the current situation have been put in place to ensure your safety and that of our teams. Before going to the huts, please check the huts' websites or contact the hut wardens directly to find out what you need to do to have a safe stay. Reservations are compulsory if you wish to spend the night in the refuge.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Tips

• Day walks from the parking dams:
  - Plateau Mauvais Berger - Refuge Fond Aussois - Back dams: 4h.
  - Refuge Fond Aussois - Refuge Dent Parrachée - the Fournache - Back dams: 4h.
  From the refuge of Fond Aussois
  - Pointe Observatoire (return) 6h - Rateau Aussois (return) 6h.
  - Lake Genepy, return home to the Dent Parrachée 4h.
  Hiking over several days: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers four days - Tour of the Pointe de l'Echelle 3 days.