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Mountain Huts Les Arcs — 4 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Les Arcs mountain hut

If you're coming to Les Arcs in the summer one of the main activities you will likely want to do is some walking or hiking.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Les Arcs Hiking & Walking Guide.

Refuge du Mont Pourri (2374M), Les Arcs exterior

1. Refuge du Mont Pourri (2374m)

Location
Peisey Nancroix

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.

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Refuge de l'Orgère, Vanoise

2. Refuge de l'Orgère (1935m), Vanoise

Location
Les Menuires

This beautiful mountain refuge is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in the hamlet of Orgère. With excellent panoramic views and the calm of the quiet mountains, you can overnight here during your hiking trip.

Open during the summer months from the June to September, the refuge offers accommodation for up to 70 people. Half-board, B&B and bed only options are available and you can order picnic lunches on request. The restaurant offers traditional alpine cuisine and home-baked cakes.

The refuge has a beautiful garden area with chairs and parasols, providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountain. The cottage was built from dry stone by the owner and has plenty of alpine charm, it's a great place to stay during a long hike.

From October to May, the refuge is open on a self-catering basis offering accommodation for 14 people.

Please contact the refuge for this season's prices and its opening and closing dates.

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Refuge de Turia, Villaroger

3. Refuge de Turia (2410m), Villaroger

Location
Villaroger

Nestled in the heart of the Vanoise National Park in front the Mont Blanc massifs bordering the Haute Tarentaise.

Property of the Vanoise National Park, the Turia refuge is intended as a rustic and welcoming refuge, with the capacity to sleep 19 people. Guarded during the summer but open all year. 

An ideal stopover for hikers going around Mont Pourri, or wanting to discover the Vanoise National Park and the Natural Reserve of Villaroger. Faced with a "high mountain" panorama, near the glaciers and its many wild animals, the Turia refuge is a great spot for a night in the mountains.
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Refuge de la Martin, Villaroger

4. Refuge de la Martin (2154m), Villaroger

Location
Villaroger

The refuge is a former Alpine chalet that was built in 1930 and was purchased by the Vanoise National Park in 1972.

Located in the heart of the park, it is accessible only on foot.

The shelter has a variety of basic amenities: a wood stove, two gas hobs, double sink, a water treatment with UV, everything needed for cooking, cleaning supplies, mattresses, blankets and pillows (although you should provide your own sheet or liner).

The refuge has 23 beds - please note that bivouac is not allowed. Half board is provided with a good hearty evening meal, usually served between 19:00 and 19:30. At the time of booking, remember to specify if you want to take half board.

The refuge is open in summer for hikers and walkers to enjoy, and the rest of the year it is unguarded but open for shelter with blankets, wood and gas available. 

In winter you'll need to bring your own water supply.

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About hiking in Les Arcs

If you're coming to Les Arcs in the summer one of the main activities you will likely want to do is some walking or hiking. 

With the huge Paradiski area at your disposal you can pop on your walking boots and head off on a stroll, hike or walk, allowing you to explore the mountains and their spectacular views.

Based in the Vanoise National Park, Les Arcs has plenty of different hiking routes and trails of varying difficulty, offering something for everyone. The summer lift passes give you easy access to the high altitude trails and spectacular views.

Walking and hiking

In the summer months Les Arcs is an Alpine mecca for walking and hiking in the beautiful alpine mountains. As the snow melts and the sun begins to shine the mountains make an excellent place to head out on a hike or walk. Walking is the perfect activity for groups, families and friends. Pick from a number of routes ranging in difficulty, from easy child friendly walks to challenging day long hikes. Along the way enjoy the fantastic mountain views, beautiful scenery and wildlife that is normally hidden in the winter months. 

Mountaineering

There are a number of companies who can take you mountaineering in both summer and winter, from local guides to ski schools, private instructors and activity companies.

Winter walking

There are 20km of winter walking trails in Les Arcs which you can either enjoy by yourselves or on a guided walk with one of the activity companies. Take a look at the snowshoe map for their locations. A pair of walking poles will come in handy for extra balance on icy patches and for checking snow depth before you go striding forth! 
 

Top Tip: 
Buy ‘grippers’ for your walking boots to prevent slipping, all of this can be bought from most local sport shops.

When heading off on a hike or walk it is always best to get as much information about the route as possible, head to the tourist office in town and check the weather forecast to make sure you are being as safe as possible.

For all the useful emergency services numbers head to our emergency services page and save the numbers before embarking on your walk or hike in Les Arcs.