Description
In winter, this refuge is a fabulous base camp for ski touring.
It is fully equipped: gas, water on sink, utensils and dishes, lighting and solar heating.
- Waste management
- Renewable energy (photovoltaic)
- Thermal panels for hot water and heating
- Sleeps 39 in :
a 12-place mezzanine in the upper part of the room.
a dormitory sleeping 27 in bunk beds.
During summer, come and discover the Safari tents for 4 to 6 people with camp beds and duvets for a comfortable mountain bivouac.
Tips
The refuge is on the Haute Route Glaciaire circuit. 1/2 day hikes: Col du Tachuy 2800 m, difference in altitude: 800 m: 2h 30 Col de Montseiti 2500 m, difference in altitude: 500 m: 1h 30 Numerous small lakes within 1h 30 of the refuge. Day hikes: Deffeyes refuge in Italy via the Tachuy 6 to 7 hours. Ice races: Ruitor at 3500 m, ascent: 1500 m: 5h
Conditions of access for motorized vehicles
- By special request to the Town Hall to obtain a sticker
- For emergency vehicles
Services for children
The refuge is part of the ‘refuge en famille’ group. Board games are available and the wardens are happy to explain how the refuge works.
Gestures for the environment
Guards limit the number of refuelling operations - waste management - photovoltaic panels.
Host portrait
Sandra and Morgan are passionate about the mountains, skiing and cooking, and are accompanied by their daughter Julia. They used to be refuge wardens in the Mont Blanc massif.
Information
Address
Lieu dit "Le Frederet"73640 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
Website
Phone
Type of accommodation
- 2 dormitories
Animals
Not acceptedOpening
From 01/03 to 04/05, daily.
Open with caretaker.
From 05/05 to 13/06, daily.
Refuge open but without caretaker.
From 14/06 to 14/09, daily.
Open with caretaker.
From 15/09 to 28/02, daily.
Open but without caretaker.
Rates
No credit/debit card, only cash or checks.
Services
Type of customer
- Horse riders
- Children
- Walkers/hikers
- Mountain bikers
- Anglers welcome
Activities
- Climbing
- Hike on foot
- Climbing sports
- Pedestrian sports
Equipments
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Soal hot water
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
Comfort
- Hot showers
Services
- Booking obligatory
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Guarded refuge in winter
Spoken Languages
English
French
Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
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hiking trail : moneti pass and the lac noir
This hike allows you to discover several key sites in one day: the Savonne, the Sassière, the Lac Noir and the hamlets of the Mercuel valley.
Map available in digital and paper version at the Tourist Office of the resort.
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hiking trail: longet and verdet lakes
Magnificent route to observe the marmots and finish with a grandiose view of the Aiguille du Charvet. This itinerary is aimed at experienced hikers.
Map available in digital and paper version at the Tourist Office of the resort.
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hiking trail: tête du plane
Selected among the "best walks in Tarentaise". Easy walk, with beautiful views of the Petite Sassière massif.
A digital and paper version of the walking map is available at the Tourist Office of the resort.
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hinking trail : the lac du petit
Magnificent hike lost in a cirque, along a stream with rhododendrons in spring or summer. Very beautiful panorama on the Mont Pourri and the glaciers.
Map available in paper and digital version at the Tourist Office of the resort.