Chalet de la Vuagère
4.3About
Chalet de la Vuagère sits at 1,200m in the Haute-Savoie, serving hikers working the lower valleys and forested slopes of the northern French Alps. Access is via the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, a 2-hour walk from the roadhead. The approach follows forest trails and opens onto pastureland where the chalet sits. Day hikers can reach nearby peaks and lac circuits in 3–5 hours from the hut. Winter access depends on snow cover; the standard season runs June to September.
The FFCAM-managed chalet offers 30 beds in simple dorms and small rooms. Meals are served daily: half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard, packed lunches available. Water is reliable but the hut relies on gas for heating and cooking. Showers are available. The chalet operates as a proper refuge rather than a bivouac—expect communal dining and a working mountain atmosphere.
Contact the FFCAM directly by phone to check current availability and rates; summer weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. July and August draw the most traffic. The hut takes reservations but walks-in are accepted if space allows, though don't rely on it during peak season. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed and eat with the group.
The FFCAM-managed chalet offers 30 beds in simple dorms and small rooms. Meals are served daily: half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard, packed lunches available. Water is reliable but the hut relies on gas for heating and cooking. Showers are available. The chalet operates as a proper refuge rather than a bivouac—expect communal dining and a working mountain atmosphere.
Contact the FFCAM directly by phone to check current availability and rates; summer weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. July and August draw the most traffic. The hut takes reservations but walks-in are accepted if space allows, though don't rely on it during peak season. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed and eat with the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead at least 2–4 weeks during June and September, and 6–8 weeks for July and August when the hut fills quickly.
Open June to September; staffing and facilities depend on snow cover in early June and autumn conditions.
Approach from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval village: 2 hours on forest and pasture trails to the chalet at 1,200m.
Expect basic dormitory beds (30 total capacity), cooked dinner and breakfast; shower facilities are typically cold-water or limited at this elevation.
Yes—the low elevation, gentle forested approach, and 3–5 hour day hikes make it ideal for walkers new to Alpine hut-to-hut travel.
Location
46.1803, 6.4448
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 30
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 50 36 82 28
- Website
- https://chaletlavuagere.ffcam.fr/
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