Refuge de la Combe des Filles
2.6
Savoie, France
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Refuge de la Combe des Filles sits at 2,256m in the Massif de la Vanoise, above the Vallon de la Combe des Filles. Access from Pralognan-la-Vanoise takes 3 hours via a steep trail that gains 900m. The hut works as a base for peaks in the Parc National de la Vanoise and acclimatization for higher objectives. Winter access is not reliable without mountaineering skills.
The refuge accommodates 30 people in dormitories. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen handles vegetarian and gluten-free diets with advance notice. Water comes from a spring near the hut. The building has no shower or en-suite facilities. The refuge operates from June to September. Overnight stays require advance booking with the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne).
Book in May for July and August weekends—the hut fills quickly during school holidays and good weather windows. Contact the refuge directly by phone or email to reserve beds. Arrive with your own sleeping bag and towel. Pay by card or cash. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed and eat supper with other climbers.
The refuge accommodates 30 people in dormitories. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen handles vegetarian and gluten-free diets with advance notice. Water comes from a spring near the hut. The building has no shower or en-suite facilities. The refuge operates from June to September. Overnight stays require advance booking with the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne).
Book in May for July and August weekends—the hut fills quickly during school holidays and good weather windows. Contact the refuge directly by phone or email to reserve beds. Arrive with your own sleeping bag and towel. Pay by card or cash. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed and eat supper with other climbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the refuge holds 30 people and fills quickly during peak season.
Open mid-June to mid-September; winter access requires mountaineering skills and is unreliable.
From Pralognan-la-Vanoise, follow the steep trail up Vallon de la Combe des Filles for 3 hours, gaining 900m to reach 2,256m.
Half-board and full-board options available; the kitchen accommodates vegetarian diets. Dormitory beds only; no private rooms.
Not ideal for beginners—the 3-hour approach is steep and gains 900m, and the hut serves mountaineers tackling Vanoise peaks, not casual hikers.
Location
45.6743, 6.4599
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