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About
Cabane des Cornaches sits at 1,810m in the Savoie Alps, accessed via the Parc National de la Vanoise. The hut lies a 3.5 hour walk from the Champagny-le-Haut car park, following the GR55 trail through mixed forest and alpine meadows. The final approach steepens as you gain the last 400m of elevation. Winter access is not viable—snow cover makes the route impassable from November through May.
The cabin sleeps 9 people across dormitory-style bunks. A guardian operates the hut from June through September and provides dinner and breakfast by advance request. There is no running water, shower, or flush toilet—bring a headlamp and plan accordingly. The cabin offers basic mountain shelter: a wood stove for heating, cooking facilities, and cooking gas. Bring your own water bottles and water treatment tablets. This is genuine mountain hut accommodation, not a staffed refuge with full services.
Book directly with the hut keeper in spring for summer visits. July and August fill fast—contact by late May if you plan to arrive during peak season. The hut operates on a reservation system only. Outside the summer season, the cabin is unmaintained and unguarded. Check current access conditions with Parc National de la Vanoise before departure, particularly in early June when snow patches often persist on the approach.
The cabin sleeps 9 people across dormitory-style bunks. A guardian operates the hut from June through September and provides dinner and breakfast by advance request. There is no running water, shower, or flush toilet—bring a headlamp and plan accordingly. The cabin offers basic mountain shelter: a wood stove for heating, cooking facilities, and cooking gas. Bring your own water bottles and water treatment tablets. This is genuine mountain hut accommodation, not a staffed refuge with full services.
Book directly with the hut keeper in spring for summer visits. July and August fill fast—contact by late May if you plan to arrive during peak season. The hut operates on a reservation system only. Outside the summer season, the cabin is unmaintained and unguarded. Check current access conditions with Parc National de la Vanoise before departure, particularly in early June when snow patches often persist on the approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut has only 9 beds, so popular dates fill quickly.
The hut is staffed from June through September; snow makes it inaccessible from November to May.
Walk 3.5 hours from Champagny-le-Haut car park via the GR55 trail, gaining 400m in the final steep section.
The hut offers dormitory bunks and meals cooked by the guardian, but has no drinking water, showers, or flush toilets.
The 3.5-hour hike with a steep final pitch is manageable for fit hikers with alpine experience; the primitive facilities suit those comfortable with basic conditions.
Location
45.6102, 6.4891
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Total
- 9
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.fred-38.fr/pages/refuges-cabanes-abris/beaufortain/abri-des-cornaches.html
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