Refuge de l'Archeboc

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.