© Refuge du Mont Pourri
Refuge du Mont Pourri (2374m)
Summer refuge situated in the stunning Vanoise National Park
With beautiful Alpine panoramic views and plenty of summer activities to do, this is the perfect spot for a night or two away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Run by the French Alpine Club this refuge has several dormitories sleeping up to 50 people, on a bed only or half-board basis. Pillows and blankets are provided but for hygiene reasons you must provide your own sheet or sleeping bag liner (they can also be rented from the refuge).
The refuge offers breakfast and dinner to half-board guests. During the day there is a lunch and snack menu that is available to hikers and visitors. Those who wish to cater for themselves can use the cooking facilities at the hut for a small fee.
At an altitude of 2,374m this can be a gateway to climbing the peak of Mont Pourri, or a stop over for hikers exploring the area as it's ideally located between the resorts of Les Arcs and Tignes.
Open from mid-June until mid-September, there is the possibility of weekend bookings in spring between mid-March and mid-May.
Visit the website to find the latest opening and closing dates and this season's prices.
Worth knowing
They do not accept payment by bank card, so take cash or cheque with you.
Bivouacking isn't allowed the the national park, but the refuge can accommodate 10 people in an area near the refuge between 19:00 and 08:00. You'll need to reserve your place by phone with the warden and pay a small per person fee.
In the picnic area is a stove, pots and pans and dishes for which you'll need to pay a small fee to use.
Reservations are essential and highly recommended if you're planning on stopping off there for lunch.
Directions
By road:
From Albertville, Moutiers (N90), then via Landry (D87) and Peisey-Nancroix.
Or
From Albertville, Moutiers (N90), then Bourg-St-Maurice (D113) and Les Arcs 1800 or Les Arcs 2000.
By public transport:
Bus stations in Bourg-St-Maurice
SNCF stations in Landry and Bourg-St-Maurice
When the stations of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry are open:
– paid funicular from Bourg-St-Maurice to Arcs 1600 then free shuttles to Les Arcs 1800 or Les Arcs 2000.
– paid shuttle from Landry to Peisey then free shuttles to Les Lanches - Rosuel.
