Chalet du Soufflet
1.7
1,816m
Savoie, France
About
Chalet du Soufflet sits at 1816m in the Savoie Alps, deep in the Parc National de la Vanoise. The hut lies on the GR55 trail between Pralognan-la-Vanoise and Modane. Most hikers approach from Pralognan, a 4.5-hour walk gaining 800m through forest and alpine meadows. The final hour involves steep terrain and scree. Winter access is unreliable and requires mountain skills.
The chalet is a small, rustic refuge run by FFCAM. It has 6 beds in one or two shared rooms. Meals are available: a simple dinner and breakfast are provided if you book in advance. Water comes from a spring outside. There are no showers or flush toilets—the hut has a basic pit latrine. It's unheated except for a wood stove in the common room. The operating season runs from mid-June to mid-September, weather dependent. This is a working mountain shelter, not a comfort base.
Book directly with the FFCAM guardian by phone or email as soon as your dates are fixed—summer weekends fill by May. July and August are busiest. The hut is ideal for walkers combining the GR55 with ascents of Mont Blanc de Cheiron or similar peaks in the massif. Solo hikers and small groups fit the intimate scale better than large parties.
The chalet is a small, rustic refuge run by FFCAM. It has 6 beds in one or two shared rooms. Meals are available: a simple dinner and breakfast are provided if you book in advance. Water comes from a spring outside. There are no showers or flush toilets—the hut has a basic pit latrine. It's unheated except for a wood stove in the common room. The operating season runs from mid-June to mid-September, weather dependent. This is a working mountain shelter, not a comfort base.
Book directly with the FFCAM guardian by phone or email as soon as your dates are fixed—summer weekends fill by May. July and August are busiest. The hut is ideal for walkers combining the GR55 with ascents of Mont Blanc de Cheiron or similar peaks in the massif. Solo hikers and small groups fit the intimate scale better than large parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August, especially if you're a group. Contact the FFCAM directly by phone or email—this is a small hut with just 6 beds.
Open June to September; avoid May and October as staffing is unreliable and weather is unpredictable.
Start from Pralognan-la-Vanoise; the hut is a 4.5-hour hike gaining 800m via the GR55, with the final hour on steep terrain and scree. Winter access requires mountain skills and is unreliable.
Simple dinners and breakfasts are provided; there's no shower or flush toilet—expect basic mountain hut conditions.
No—the final hour involves steep scree and the hut is remote; go with solid hiking experience and good fitness.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Season
- –
- Total
- 6
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.refuges.info/point/2820