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Cabane du Plat sits at 2,643m in the Massif de la Vanoise, above the Lac de la Plagne. The approach from Champagny-en-Vanoise (1,236m) takes 3–4 hours on a well-marked trail through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. You can also reach it from Courchevel via the Col de la Loze in 4–5 hours, a steeper route that suits experienced hikers. The cabin serves as a base for ascents of Mont Blanc de Cheiron (3,078m) and traverses through Parc National de la Vanoise.
The unmanned cabin operates year-round and sleeps 12 in two rooms with dormitory beds. A water source lies 50m downslope; bring your own food and fuel for cooking on the basic stove. Winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer conditions are stable from mid-June to September, though snow lingers into July at this elevation. The cabin is managed by the local Groupe de Haute Montagne; a donation box covers maintenance costs.
Check the GHM website or contact Champagny-en-Vanoise's tourist office before heading out, especially in shoulder seasons when snow conditions shift rapidly. Winter ascents demand proper gear and mountain experience. The cabin fills quickly during July and August; plan to arrive early in the day to secure space. Bring a headtorch, stove fuel, and all drinking water or purification tablets.
The unmanned cabin operates year-round and sleeps 12 in two rooms with dormitory beds. A water source lies 50m downslope; bring your own food and fuel for cooking on the basic stove. Winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer conditions are stable from mid-June to September, though snow lingers into July at this elevation. The cabin is managed by the local Groupe de Haute Montagne; a donation box covers maintenance costs.
Check the GHM website or contact Champagny-en-Vanoise's tourist office before heading out, especially in shoulder seasons when snow conditions shift rapidly. Winter ascents demand proper gear and mountain experience. The cabin fills quickly during July and August; plan to arrive early in the day to secure space. Bring a headtorch, stove fuel, and all drinking water or purification tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the cabin is unmanned, so advance reservation isn't critical, but contact the Champagny-en-Vanoise town office or check alpine-huts.com for current access details.
Open year-round, but reliably accessible June to October; winter access requires mountain experience and avalanche awareness.
From Champagny-en-Vanoise (1,236m), allow 3–4 hours on a well-marked trail; the steeper route from Courchevel via Col de la Loze takes 4–5 hours.
It's an unmanned shelter with basic beds and a stove; bring your own food, fuel, and water or collect from the stream.
The Champagny approach suits fit hikers with basic mountain experience, but the unmanned setup and 2,643m altitude demand self-sufficiency; experienced mountaineers will find it ideal for Cheiron ascents.
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45.7401, 6.0490
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