Located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, at an altitude of 2350 m, the Fond d'Aussois refuge awaits you in an exceptional and peaceful environment.

Description

The refuge is located on a ridge, itself situated in the hollow of a valley, at an altitude of 2 350 meters. All around are impressive summits: in the distance, due south, between the point of Ambin and the point of La Scolette culminating at 3,508 meters, the point of Longe Côte in the middle.
- Supply for the restoration of biological or local origin
- One supply by helicopter and the rest by backpack.

Equipment

Dry toilets
Waste management
Photovoltaic panel
Hydroelectric plant

Complementary welcome

Permanent catering: Mountain specialties and dishes using products from the valley or organic. Home-made organic bread, organic vegetarian board...

Bivouac : reservation required. Capacity of 50 persons. Only during the summer opening period. Fee of 5 euros per person.

Comfort

Fireplace / Stove
Kitchen area

Rates

Nuitée : de 12,50 à 25 € (< Guides, AMM, BE escalade, Gardien)
Nuitée enfant : de 13,75 à 20 €
Nuitée membre CAF : de 6,25 à 12,50 €
Petit-déjeuner : 8 €
Pique-nique à emporter : 9 €
Souper : 18 €
Demi-pension (/ pers.) : 29 €
Nuitée groupe : 20 €.

Gratuit pour les moins de 8 ans.
Tarif groupe à partir de 9 personnes.

Hors période de gardiennage, le refuge d'hiver est ouvert : tarif unique 9 € à régler dans le tronc ou par chèque au CAF de Chambéry.

Voir tous les tarifs et réductions sur : http://refugedufonddaussois.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

Methods of payment

Credit card
Check
Classic Holiday Cheque
Species

Good plans

Day hike from the parking of the dams:
- Plateau du mauvais berger - Refuge du fond d'Aussois - Return to the dams : 4h.
- Refuge du fond d'Aussois - Refuge de la dent Parrachée - la Fournache - Return to the dams : 4h.
From the Fond d'Aussois refuge:
- Pointe de l'Observatoire (out and back) 6h - Rateau d'Aussois (out and back) 6h.
- Lake of Genepy, return by the refuge of the dent Parrachée 4h.
Multi-day hike : Tour of the Vanoise glaciers 4 days - Tour of the Pointe de l'Echelle 3 days.

Opening period

From 15/03 to 14/05, daily.

From 15/05 to 02/06, daily.
Unguarded refuge.

From 03/06 to 30/09, daily.

From 01/10 to 14/03, daily.
Unguarded hut.

Spoken languages

English
French
Italian

Location

Nearest village or station : Aussois.
Walking time from the nearest parking lot: 1h 30.
Possibility of riding, with a donkey, mountain biking, snowshoeing, ski touring, downhill skiing and joëlette.
Joëlette available at the refuge.
Access possible by ski lifts + 1 hour walk.
- IGN map : 3534 OT

Itinerary

Documents

Additional reservation

Measures related to the current situation have been put in place to ensure your safety and that of our teams. Before going to a refuge, please check the websites of the refuges or directly with the wardens to know the best practices to keep in mind to have a safe stay. Reservations are mandatory if you wish to spend the night in the refuge.

Animals

Animals accepted : No

Tips and suggestions

Day hike from the parking of the dams:
- Plateau du mauvais berger - Refuge du fond d'Aussois - Return to the dams : 4h.
- Refuge du fond d'Aussois - Refuge de la dent Parrachée - la Fournache - Return to the dams : 4h.
From the Fond d'Aussois refuge:
- Pointe de l'Observatoire (out and back) 6h - Rateau d'Aussois (out and back) 6h.
- Lake of Genepy, return by the refuge of the dent Parrachée 4h.
Multi-day hike : Tour of the Vanoise glaciers 4 days - Tour of the Pointe de l'Echelle 3 days.