Refuge Bois
Descriptive
The refuge is situed at the departure of several hikes and of the ski cross country area.
Gite and restaurent open to all in an authentic refuge, accessible by car, in winter. Simple and friendly atmosphere, generous cuisine in an exceptional natural site.
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
Tips :
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
- 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
WINTER
- Artificial ice climbing tour: initiation activity or free access.
- ski cross-country resort of Champagny le Haut.
- Activity initiation dogs sledges
- Ski area of La Plagne / Paradiski 5 km (free shuttle)
Practical Information
Opening Times :
From 01/06 to 30/09 daily.From 20/12 to 30/04 daily.
Languages spoken :
- English
- French
- German
Services :
- Breakfast
- Coach access
- Full-board
- Guarded refuge in winter
- Half-board
- Picnic hampers
Restaurant
Shuttlebus
Wi-fi
Equipements :
Conveniences :
- Baby equipment
Bunk beds
Free private internet access
- Fridge
- Hot showers
No-smoking
- Shared WC
Wi-fi
Tariffs
Night: 12 to 28 €
Half board (pp): 25 to 68 €.
From 01/06 to 26/09/2026
Night: 12 to 22 €
Half board (pp): 25 to 57 €.
Tax not included.
Payment methods
Documents
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