Soplat des Nants
3.7About
Soplat des Nants sits at 1,425m in the Tarentaise valley, Savoie, on the edge of Parc National de la Vanoise. The hut is accessible by car via a rough forest road from Landry (the last 4km is steep and narrow). From the road end, it's 45 minutes on foot. Hikers approaching from the south can walk up from Champagny-en-Vanoise in 3 hours, or from Nancroix in around 2.5 hours. The hut serves as a base for exploring the Nant Blanc valley and connecting walks into the park.
The refuge is a working mountain dairy (alpage) with seasonal operation, typically mid-June to mid-September. Capacity is around 30 people. Meals are simple, hearty fare—expect cheese, cured meats, and soup rather than cooked dinners. Water comes from the stream. Facilities are basic: dormitory beds, outdoor toilet, no heating or showers. This is a back-country hut, not a groomed refuge.
Book directly with the guardian several weeks ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Contact details and current opening dates are available through Parc National de la Vanoise or local tourism offices in Tarentaise. The hut fills quickly during school holidays.
The refuge is a working mountain dairy (alpage) with seasonal operation, typically mid-June to mid-September. Capacity is around 30 people. Meals are simple, hearty fare—expect cheese, cured meats, and soup rather than cooked dinners. Water comes from the stream. Facilities are basic: dormitory beds, outdoor toilet, no heating or showers. This is a back-country hut, not a groomed refuge.
Book directly with the guardian several weeks ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Contact details and current opening dates are available through Parc National de la Vanoise or local tourism offices in Tarentaise. The hut fills quickly during school holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates and shoulder season (June, September) can usually be arranged with less notice.
Soplat des Nants is typically open June to September, though exact dates depend on snow melt and staffing—contact ahead to confirm.
Drive or taxi from Landry up a rough forest road (last 4km steep and narrow), park at the road end, then hike 45 minutes; alternatively walk from Champagny-en-Vanoise (3 hours) or Nancroix (2.5 hours).
The hut serves dinner and breakfast; beds are in shared dorms with blankets provided—bring a sleeping bag liner.
Yes—the elevation is modest at 1,425m and approach routes are straightforward; it's ideal for walkers new to refuge-based hiking in the Alps.
Location
45.6659, 6.4747
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