Le Tamiset (refuge)

Refuge le Tamiset sits at 2,097m in the Chaîne du Reposoir, a limestone massif in Haute-Savoie between the Arve valley and Lac d'Annecy. The hut anchors routes into the Parc National de la Vanoise and feeds access to peaks like Pic de Tenneverge. Approach from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval village takes 3 to 4 hours on foot via the Nant Noir gorge. Winter approaches are ski touring routes. The hut sits well above the tree line, giving direct access to alpine terrain year-round.
The refuge holds 20 beds in a handful of small dormitory rooms. Half-board (demi-pension) meals are available when the guardian is present, featuring simple mountain food. Water comes from the hut's own source. No electricity or mobile signal. The toilet is outside. The hut typically opens from May through September, though winter access is possible for parties with alpine skills and prior arrangement.
Book directly with the guardian before departure. The hut is busy in July and August—contact at least two weeks ahead for summer weekends. Parties climbing Pic de Tenneverge or crossing into the Vanoise should confirm availability early. Winter visits require prior coordination with the manager.