Refuge du Plan des Gouilles
4.3About
Refuge du Plan des Gouilles sits at 2,346m in the Chaîne de la Vanoise, accessed from the Tarentaise valley. Most parties approach via the village of Champagny-en-Vanoise. The hike from Champagny takes roughly 3 to 4 hours depending on your fitness and the exact parking spot. The trail gains altitude steadily through forest before opening into alpine pasture near the hut. The approach is well-marked and moderate in technical difficulty, making it accessible for competent hill walkers.
The refuge has 40 beds split across dormitory rooms. FFCAM manages the hut and provides dinner and breakfast during the season. The kitchen offers standard refuge food: soup, pasta, meat or vegetarian mains, and coffee. There's no hot shower, but washing facilities exist. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September, closing during winter. Water comes from a spring nearby. The building is basic but warm, with mattresses and blankets provided.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. May contact the FFCAM Savoie section if the refuge line is not answered. Expect to pay around €30–35 for bed and breakfast. The hut is popular for parties making longer traverses through the Vanoise, so it also draws walkers using it as a base for day hikes to nearby peaks and passes.
The refuge has 40 beds split across dormitory rooms. FFCAM manages the hut and provides dinner and breakfast during the season. The kitchen offers standard refuge food: soup, pasta, meat or vegetarian mains, and coffee. There's no hot shower, but washing facilities exist. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September, closing during winter. Water comes from a spring nearby. The building is basic but warm, with mattresses and blankets provided.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. May contact the FFCAM Savoie section if the refuge line is not answered. Expect to pay around €30–35 for bed and breakfast. The hut is popular for parties making longer traverses through the Vanoise, so it also draws walkers using it as a base for day hikes to nearby peaks and passes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; call the refuge directly to confirm availability and arrange your stay.
The refuge typically operates June to September; confirm exact dates before planning your trip, as staffing depends on snow conditions and demand.
Start from Champagny-en-Vanoise village and follow the well-marked trail; the hike takes 3–4 hours and gains altitude steadily through forest then alpine pasture to 2,346m.
The refuge serves dinner and breakfast; bunked beds sleep 40 total, and basic washing facilities are available, but bring your own sleeping bag and expect communal dormitory-style accommodation.
Yes—the approach is moderate, well-marked, and accessible for competent hill walkers with reasonable fitness; it's a good entry point to alpine refuging.
Location
45.4442, 6.7432
HutLists Score
4.3
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 08 98 19 02
- Website
- https://refugeplandesgouilles.ffcam.fr/
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