Bivacco Lago Laus
1.3
2,274m
Savoie, France
About
Bivacco Lago Laus sits at 2,274m on the eastern shore of Lac de Laus, in the high Savoie Alps near the Italian border. Reach it from the Vallée de la Maurienne via the Refuge de Chavière or from Lanslevillard in about 4–5 hours on foot. The final approach crosses alpine meadows and scree to the lake basin. This is serious mountain country—weather changes fast and the terrain demands route-finding skills.
This is a basic bivouac shelter, not a staffed refuge. It sleeps 4 people in cramped conditions and offers no meals, water, or services. Bring everything: sleeping bag, mat, food, water purification, and a headtorch. The hut provides walls and a roof only. It opens year-round but winter and early spring require winter mountaineering experience and appropriate gear. Summer (July–September) is the practical season for most hikers.
Book nothing—this is a first-come shelter. Leave it as you find it. Carry out all rubbish. In high summer, it fills quickly on weekends. Cell reception is unreliable. Register with local authorities or your hut if planning a solo trip. The nearest staffed refuges with meals and hot water are Refuge de Chavière (2 hours) and Refuge de l'Iseran (further north). Use Bivacco Lago Laus only if you're comfortable with minimal shelter and self-sufficiency at altitude.
This is a basic bivouac shelter, not a staffed refuge. It sleeps 4 people in cramped conditions and offers no meals, water, or services. Bring everything: sleeping bag, mat, food, water purification, and a headtorch. The hut provides walls and a roof only. It opens year-round but winter and early spring require winter mountaineering experience and appropriate gear. Summer (July–September) is the practical season for most hikers.
Book nothing—this is a first-come shelter. Leave it as you find it. Carry out all rubbish. In high summer, it fills quickly on weekends. Cell reception is unreliable. Register with local authorities or your hut if planning a solo trip. The nearest staffed refuges with meals and hot water are Refuge de Chavière (2 hours) and Refuge de l'Iseran (further north). Use Bivacco Lago Laus only if you're comfortable with minimal shelter and self-sufficiency at altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
No booking system exists for this bivouac—it's first-come, first-served and free, but capacity is only 4 beds so expect it to be full in summer.
Accessible year-round, but practical access is June to September when snow clears and the approach is passable.
Approach from Lanslevillard or Refuge de Chavière in 4–5 hours on foot via alpine meadows and scree to Lac de Laus at 2,274m.
It's a basic unstaffed bivouac with 4 beds, no meals, no water heating, and no showers—bring everything you need.
No—this is serious mountain terrain requiring strong route-finding skills, fast-changing weather exposure, and self-sufficiency; experienced mountaineers only.
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