Refuge de Plaisance
4.0
Savoie, France
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About
Refuge de Plaisance sits at 2,100m in the Vanoise massif, accessible from the Tarentaise valley. The standard approach is 4–5 hours from Champagny-en-Vanoise via the Lac de Plaisance trail. The hut serves as a base for day walks into Parc National de la Vanoise and an overnight stop on multi-day routes crossing the Vanoise. The path is well-marked and moderate—no scrambling required.
The refuge has 32 beds split across shared dormitories. Meals are prepared on site using seasonal supplies: dinner and breakfast are included with your stay. Water comes from a mountain spring and is drinkable. The hut has flush toilets and shower facilities, which is uncommon at this elevation. The season runs from mid-June through September; July and August are the busiest months. Phone and email contact are available, so you can confirm availability before the drive.
Book directly by phone or email at least two weeks ahead for July and August. For June, September, and the shoulder season, one week's notice usually suffices. The hut fills on weekends year-round.
The refuge has 32 beds split across shared dormitories. Meals are prepared on site using seasonal supplies: dinner and breakfast are included with your stay. Water comes from a mountain spring and is drinkable. The hut has flush toilets and shower facilities, which is uncommon at this elevation. The season runs from mid-June through September; July and August are the busiest months. Phone and email contact are available, so you can confirm availability before the drive.
Book directly by phone or email at least two weeks ahead for July and August. For June, September, and the shoulder season, one week's notice usually suffices. The hut fills on weekends year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient for June, September, and October. Contact via email or phone.
Open June to October, staffed daily during this period.
Start from Champagny-en-Vanoise and follow the Lac de Plaisance trail; the hut is at 2,100m and takes 4–5 hours from the trailhead on a well-marked, moderate path with no scrambling.
32 beds in shared dormitories, hot showers, flush toilets, drinking water, and meals prepared on-site.
Yes—the approach is moderate with no scrambling, making it accessible for fit beginners and families with hiking experience.
Location
45.4630, 6.7920
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Total
- 32
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 58 24 00 81
- Website
- https://refuge-plaisance.vanoise.com/
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