Refuge de l'Archeboc
4.3About
Refuge de l'Archeboc sits at 2,029m in the Haute-Tarentaise valley, accessible from the hamlet of Nancroix via a 4-hour hike gaining 700m. The valley approach follows the Torrent de l'Archeboc through pasture and larch forest. This is straightforward terrain but exposed in bad weather. Most hikers access it as a base for traversing between the Parc National de la Vanoise and the Chaîne de la Tarentaise. The refuge also works as a staging point for routes towards Mont Pourri (3,779m) and the Aiguilles de Warens.
The refuge is family-run and holds 40 beds across mixed dormitories and a few double rooms. The kitchen serves evening meals and packed lunches; expect simple mountain fare rather than restaurant standards. There's a small bar. Water comes from the mountain stream; toilets are outside. The hut runs July through September, closing when snow makes access difficult. Electricity is limited, and the place stays deliberately basic—this is functional shelter, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. The refuge does not take online bookings, so a call is essential. If you're climbing Mont Pourri or doing the Vanoise traverse, phone ahead even if you think you won't need a bed: the staff can advise on snow conditions and route timing.
The refuge is family-run and holds 40 beds across mixed dormitories and a few double rooms. The kitchen serves evening meals and packed lunches; expect simple mountain fare rather than restaurant standards. There's a small bar. Water comes from the mountain stream; toilets are outside. The hut runs July through September, closing when snow makes access difficult. Electricity is limited, and the place stays deliberately basic—this is functional shelter, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. The refuge does not take online bookings, so a call is essential. If you're climbing Mont Pourri or doing the Vanoise traverse, phone ahead even if you think you won't need a bed: the staff can advise on snow conditions and route timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) requires less advance notice. Contact the refuge directly by phone to confirm availability and make your reservation.
Refuge de l'Archeboc is typically staffed from June to September, though exact dates vary by year—contact ahead to confirm.
Start from the hamlet of Nancroix and follow the Torrent de l'Archeboc through pasture and larch forest; the hike is 4 hours with 700m elevation gain. The route is straightforward but exposed in poor weather.
The refuge provides meals (dinner and breakfast) and dormitory beds; bring or ask about shower facilities, as mountain refuges at this elevation typically have limited hot water.
The approach is non-technical but the 4-hour hike and 700m gain suit hikers with basic mountain fitness; families with older children accustomed to longer days will manage fine, though weather exposure demands good conditions.
Location
45.6025, 6.9589
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