Cabin du Plan du Jeu

Cabane du Plan du Jeu sits at 2,454m in the Chaîne de Belleville, on the border between the Parc National de la Vanoise and the Bauges massif. You reach it in 2 hours 45 minutes from Praz-sur-Arly, climbing 800m through larch forest and alpine meadow. The approach is steep but well-marked. Winter access requires crampons and ice axe from December onwards.

The cabin is a small, unmanned refuge with 20 places. It has basic sleeping platforms, no heating, and no warden present. You must bring your own food, stove fuel, and sleeping bag. Water comes from a spring nearby. The cabin stays open year-round, though the summer season (July–September) sees regular traffic. Winter ascents are possible but demand mountain skills and proper equipment.

Book your spot directly with the FFCAM section that manages the hut (verify current contact via alpine-huts.com or the Vanoise park office). July and August need advance notice, though the small capacity means it rarely fills. Bring a headtorch, water bottles, and enough food for two days. The cabin's isolation makes it good for ski touring in spring and solid training for winter mountaineering. Phone reception is unreliable—plan accordingly.