Refuge de Péclet-Polset

Refuge de Péclet-Polset sits at 2,479m in the Massif de la Vanoise, on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie. The hut is 4–5 hours' walk from Pralognan-la-Vanoise via the Lac de Chavière route. You can also approach from the Isère side via Landry (6–7 hours). Both routes climb steadily through alpine meadow and scree. The hut occupies a high, exposed position overlooking the Chamonix valley and provides a practical base for traversing the Vanoise or ascending peaks like Mont-Blanc de Cheilon.
The refuge holds 84 beds across dormitory rooms. The FFCAM manages it and serves half-board meals. Water comes from snowmelt and springs—quality is good, but the supply dries in late summer. The hut operates mid-June to mid-September. Winter access is possible for experienced parties but requires mountain skills and avalanche awareness. Toilets are basic and outside in summer. There is no shower. Mobile signal is unreliable.
Book directly by phone with FFCAM as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. Mid-week visits in June or September offer better availability and quieter conditions. The hut sits in Parc National de la Vanoise, so check park regulations before your visit. Arrive with a headtorch—the final approach includes exposed terrain.