Refuge la Vouivre
2.6
Valais, Switzerland
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Refuge la Vouivre sits at 1,903m in the Chaîne de Reposoir, east of the Massif du Mont-Blanc. The hut anchors the Plateau d'Assy, a high moorland crossed by marked trails linking the Vallée de l'Arve to the Parc National des Écrins access routes. Access from the north via Passy or Servoz takes 3–4 hours on foot. From the south, the approach from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is longer but less steep. A rough track allows vehicle access to nearby parking, cutting the final approach to 30–45 minutes if needed.
The hut holds 50 beds in simple dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals are hearty and compulsory: half-board is standard, with a set dinner and breakfast included in the nightly rate. Water comes from the plateau itself; the kitchen is basic but functional. The refuge operates year-round but staffing and meal service are seasonal—confirm opening status for winter stays. Phone ahead if you arrive outside posted hours.
Book through the refuge directly. Contact them by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July–August weekends; May, June and September are quieter and often have space. The hut closes for variable periods in spring and autumn depending on caretaker availability, so verify dates before planning. Pay by cash or bank transfer; card payments may not be possible on-site.
The hut holds 50 beds in simple dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals are hearty and compulsory: half-board is standard, with a set dinner and breakfast included in the nightly rate. Water comes from the plateau itself; the kitchen is basic but functional. The refuge operates year-round but staffing and meal service are seasonal—confirm opening status for winter stays. Phone ahead if you arrive outside posted hours.
Book through the refuge directly. Contact them by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July–August weekends; May, June and September are quieter and often have space. The hut closes for variable periods in spring and autumn depending on caretaker availability, so verify dates before planning. Pay by cash or bank transfer; card payments may not be possible on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (June, September) need less notice. Contact by email or phone directly with the refuge.
Refuge la Vouivre is staffed June through September; check ahead for exact opening and closing dates as weather can affect access.
From the north (Passy or Servoz): 3–4 hours on foot. From the south (Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval): longer but less steep. A rough track leads to parking; final approach is 30–45 minutes if you drive to the car park.
The refuge provides dorm bed accommodation and meals (dinner and breakfast included with most overnight stays). Confirm current catering options when you book.
Yes—the 3–4 hour approach from Passy or Servoz is moderate with no scrambling, and the car park option shortens it to under an hour for those less fit. The hut works well as an introduction to mountain hut culture.
Location
46.3451, 6.8326
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- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 24 481 14 80
- Website
- http://www.lactaney.com/
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