Located in the valley of the Petite Sassière, the refuge is guarded in spring and summer. The rest of the year the refuge is open but there is no surveillance. On-site catering during the opening period: fresh and local produce.
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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...
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...
- TipsThe 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
Services
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Climbing
Hiking
Climbing sports
Pedestrian sports
Hot showers
Terrace
Sustainable development
Soal hot water
Waste management
Photovoltaic panel
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Activities
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Climbing sports
- Pedestrian sports
- Amenities
- Hot showers
- Equipment
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Soal hot water
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Services
- Booking obligatory
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Guarded refuge in winter
Rates
Rates
Credit/debit card, cash or checks.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
CashCapacity
Capacity
39 Person(s)
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 28 February 2025 - Open everyday
Open but without caretaker.
From 1 March 2025 until 4 May 2025 - Open everyday
Open with caretaker
From 5 May 2025 until 13 June 2025 - Open everyday
Refuge open but without caretaker
From 14 June 2025 until 14 September 2025 - Open everyday
Open with caretaker
From 15 September 2025 until 28 February 2026 - Open everyday
Open but without caretaker.
Location
Location
Contact Mountain refuge of Le Ruitor
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
Access
Access
- Nearest Village: La Mazure
Walking time from nearest car park: Summer 1h / winter 3 to 4h.
1) Park the car on one of the 2 car parks in the Savonne. Take the trail (just after the bridge) or the trail. Approximately 1h, 1h30, 300m of elevation, 1750m altitude at departure, 2032m on arrival.
2) Leave the car at La Masure, 3 to 4 hours, 900m of elevation, departure altitude 1200m, arrival altitude 2032m.
Possible access on horseback, with a donkey, mountain bike, snowshoes, cross-country skiing and hiking and an all-terrain stroller.
Access possible and authorized in 4x4 on derogation given by the town hall. The shelter is accessible to people with reduced mobility amounting in 4x4.
Road not cleared in winter.
