Refuge de l'Arpont

Refuge de l'Arpont sits at 2,309m in the Vanoise massif, east of the Tarentaise valley. The standard approach is from Landry via the Nant Borgin stream, a steady 4–5 hour climb gaining 1,100m. Alternative routes exist from Bourg-Saint-Maurice and from Peisey-Nancroix, both longer but less steep. The hut works as a base for traversing toward Refuge de la Leisse or pushing higher into the Parc National de la Vanoise.
The refuge accommodates around 60 people in dormitory-style rooms. Meals are basic but filling: dinner and breakfast included with overnight stays. The kitchen serves hot drinks and limited snacks during the day. There is no shower or bathing facilities. The hut operates from June through September, with July and August being consistently crowded. Water comes from a mountain spring; the building is staffed by a guardian during the season.
Book directly by email as soon as your dates are firm. July and August fill by late May. June and September offer quieter stays with less predictable weather. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the guardian needs to know you're coming. Late arrivals (after 18:00) should be flagged in advance. The hut accepts cash and card payments, though cash is safer if your phone has no signal on approach.