Chalet de la Servaz

Chalet de la Servaz sits at 1,850m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, accessed from the village of La Chambre in the Maurienne valley. The approach takes 2 hours 30 minutes uphill via a well-marked forest trail that gains 750m. Winter access requires snowshoes or skis. The hut serves as a base for day walks across the Belledonne range and multiday traverses toward the Parc National de la Vanoise.
The hut has 40 beds across several rooms and operates year-round, though winter demand is lower. Meals focus on hearty mountain food: a three-course dinner plus breakfast are standard. The kitchen provides packed lunches on request. Hot showers are available. There is no electricity, so lighting relies on gas lamps and headtorches. Water comes from a spring nearby. Winter guests should expect minimal heating and bring sleeping bags rated to −5°C or colder.
Book 3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Outside summer the hut rarely fills. Contact the warden directly by email or phone to confirm availability and meal preferences before arriving. The hut is managed by FFCAM volunteers. Most guests stay one night. Arrive by 18:00 if you plan to eat dinner; the kitchen closes at 20:00.