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Refuge du Fond d'Aussois

In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, to 2350 m of altitude, the refuge of Fond d'Aussois, awaits you in a unique and peaceful environment. Off guard, the refuge has a permanently open local winter of 20 beds.

Refuge Refuge du Fond d'Aussois Aussois

About

Aussois (73500)
Animals not allowed

Refuge camped on a ridge, itself located in a valley at 2350 meters altitude. Several peaks around, face off, south, between the tip and the Ambin culminating Scolette to 3508 meters, the Longe Coast in the middle.
- Provision for restoration of biological or locally
- A single refueling by helicopter and the rest on the back.

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    Day walks from the parking dams:
    - Plateau Mauvais Berger - Refuge Fond Aussois - Back dams: 4h.
    - Refuge Fond Aussois - Refuge Dent Parrachée - the Fournache - Back dams: 4h.
    From the refuge of Fond Aussois
    - Pointe Observatoire (return) 6h - Rateau Aussois (return) 6h.
    - Lake Genepy, return home to the Dent Parrachée 4h.
    Hiking over several days: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers four days - Tour of the Pointe de l'Echelle 3 days.

    Prices

    Free entry for children < 8 years.
    Group rate available for > 9 people.

    Many discounts.
    Show prices on: http://refugedufonddaussois.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : English, French, Italian

    Out of guarding period, you have a kitchen and dormitories with blankets.

    Opening

    From 08/03 to 01/05/2024, daily.

    Services
    • Breakfast
    • Half-board
    • Restaurant
    • Picnic hampers
    Equipments
    • Sustainable development
    • Outhouse
    • Waste management
    • Photovoltaic panel
    • Hydroelectric power plant
    Comfort
    • Fireplace / Wood burning stove
    • kitchen corner

    Detail

    Total capacity of the units of accommodations : 52

    Number of bedrooms, apprtments or house 2 persons : 1

    Dormitories numer 4/9 persons : 5

    Number of bedrooms : 1

    Access

    73500 Aussois

    The nearest village or resort: Aussois.
    Walking time from the nearest parking: 1h 30.
    Opportunity to ride a horse, a donkey beats, mountain biking, snowshoeing, ski touring, alpine skiing and alpine joëlette.
    Joëlette provision at the refuge.
    Possible access by lift + 1 hour walk away.

    Information update on 22/03/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme