Description
At Champagny le Haut, this refuge at the entrance of the Vanoise National Park is accessible summer and winter by road (parking nearby - buses 50 places allowed).
In winter, the refuge is ideally located at the start of the cross-country ski trails and at 5 km by shuttle from the ski lifts of La Plagne / Paradiski®.
Sleeping in dormitories, partitioned for your comfort in "boxes" (cabins closed by curtain) of 4 single bunk beds. Duvets and pillow cases provided. It is recommended to bring your own personal cloth.
Sanitary (separation Men / Women) with washbasins and individual showers. Bathroom linen not provided.
If it is possible, we award a complete box even if you are 1, 2, or 3 people, without extra charge.
Beautiful dining room with 80 seats (+ terrace)
Possible access to a pic-nic room.
It offers wheelchair access to the dining room and accessible toilets.
Graceful loans of an all-way module and 3 audio guides for people with motor and visual disabilities.
Accreditation by the Departmental Education of Savoie for the reception of the schoolchildren.
Animation / projection / seminar room for 35/40 people, with video-projection equipment
Animations offered each summer by the Vanoise National Park.
The PARADISKI brand is a registered trademark owned by Compagnie des Alpes-Domaines Skiables.
The refuge is located at the end of the road in winter (departure of the cross-country skiing trails) and in the centre of the valley of Champagny le Haut in summer (the road ends 3 km higher). The winter shuttle is free.
- Access Champagny le Haut for coaches: limited to 3m50 high and 12m long.
- References IGN map: TOP 25 3534 OT, 3532 OT, 3532 ET and 3633 ET.
NEARBY :
- Espace Glacialis "Discovering the glaciers": museographic space partner of the Vanoise National Park - 100 meters from the refuge.
Suggested itineraries:
SUMMER
- Refuge and lake of "la Glière": 2h - Marmots and landscapes.
- Col du Palet: 5h - Glaciers and marmots.
- Lac des Echines: 3h30 - Panorama on the glaciers, chamois and marmots.
- Tour du Merle: 2h - Forests and views of the valley of Bozel and Champagny.
- Refuge of "le Plan des Gouilles": 2h30 - Forest and beautiful wild landscape.
- Pointe de la Vélière: loop 5h30 - Belvedere on the glaciers.
ITINERANCES / BACK-PACKING
- Tour de la Vallaisonnay (2/3 days)
- Tour de le Grande Casse (4/5 days)
- Grand Tour de la Vanoise (7/10 days, depending on variants)
OTHER ACTIVITES
- Via Ferrata du Plan du Bouc (fairly easy) and the Big Stones (very difficult).
- Tree climbing in Canada campingsite.
WINTER
- Artificial ice climbing tower: initiation or free access.
- Cross-country skiing resort of Champagny le Haut.
- Dog sledging initiation - Ski area La Plagne / Paradiski 5 km (free shuttle).
Opening
From 01/06 to 30/09, daily.
From 20/12 to 30/04, daily.
Additional info
- Comfort :FridgeFree private internet accessHot showersShared WCBunk bedsWi-fiBaby equipmentNo-smoking
- Services :Coach accessFull-boardBreakfastShuttlebusWi-fiHalf-boardRestaurantPicnic hampersGuarded refuge in winter
- Equipments :RestaurantCharging station for 2 electric wheelsCoach parkingCovered picnic areaCar parkTerraceBarDefibrillatorSustainable developmentWaste management
- Payment :Bank/credit cardCheckTravellers ChequeCashCredit transferOnline payment
- Spoken languages :GermanEnglishFrench
- Labels :Vanoise National Park
Prices
From 20/12/2024 to 30/04/2025
Night: 12 to 24 €
Half board (pp): 25 to 64 €.
From 01/06 to 30/09/2025
Night: 12 to 22 €
Half board (pp): 25 to 57 €.
Tax not included.
Prices
From 2024-12-20 To 2025-04-30- Night : From 12 € To 24 €
- Half board (pp) : From 25 € To 64 €
- Night : From 12 € To 22 €
- Half board (pp) : From 25 € To 57 €