To stop off or simply have a good time, the refuges of the Vallée des Belleville welcome you for a meal, a snack or an overnight stay.
The refuges of the Belleville Valleys
The Lac du Lou refuge
This refuge is located in a small valley, free of ski lifts, on the edge of the largest lake in the Belleville Valley. It has 33 beds. Open from 18/06 to 15/09
Contact : 07 70 22 86 79 / [email protected] / refugedulacdulou.com/
The Gittamelon refuge
On the way to the Grand Perron des Encombres, the Gittamelon refuge welcomes you to an authentic little mountain village. Accessible on foot, by mountain bike and by car via the marked Encombres route or by taking the Planlebon footpath.
For an evening with friends or family tasting local specialties or simply to eat or quench your thirst after a good hike, while admiring the site of the Aiguilles de la Moendaz!
Open from 01/07 to 28/08 • 18 beds, half board
Contact : 06 76 43 28 12 / 06 63 78 75 28 / [email protected] / refuge-gittamelon.com
The Trait d’union refuge
Above the village of Saint Marcel, a place called Danchet, the refuge is accessible by the Saint-Martin-de-Belleville gondola or on foot. In love with her mountain and driven by the desire to share this unique place with others, Viviane Hudry becomes a refuge keeper. It offers authentic Savoyard cuisine and 3 very cozy rooms.
Open from 09/09 to 15/10 every weekend
2 bedrooms for 2 people, 1 bedroom for 4 people
Privatization only for a lunch meal or overnight stays and half board
Themed stays: zen days, “lovers” getaway, “friendly” getaway, “take care of yourself” getaway
Contact : 07 70 28 85 77 / [email protected] / letraitdunion-les3vallees.fr
The Plan Lombardie refuge
After just 15 minutes by car from the village of Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, a 30 to 40 minute stroll awaits you. Very easy to access on a stone path, the Plan Lombardie refuge is located in a still virgin and wild valley. You can come and eat there (lunch and dinner), experience a night in a refuge, or even organize an event.
Open from May to October. 21 beds, half board
Contact : 09 82 12 43 08 / [email protected] / refugeplanlombardie.com
The Nant Brun refuge
Located in the preserved Deux Nants valley near Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, the Nant Brun refuge is a former alpine chalet nestled at an altitude of 1510 meters. It welcomes you for a gourmet break, or for a peaceful night. The refuge has modern and comfortable equipment which does not detract from the authentic charm of a mountain refuge. Easy to access, it is the ideal place for a getaway with family or friends.
Open from July 1 to September 3. 15 beds (4 bedrooms for 2 to 6 people)
- Night and meals upon reservation
- Lunch from Tuesday to Sunday
- Evening meal from Thursday to Sunday
Contact : 06 36 17 34 29 / [email protected]
Night in a refuge with access to hiking or glacier hiking
With the House of Guides and the Mountain
After the effort, comfort! You will be warmly welcomed in one of the refuges of the Vanoise National Park or the Gran Paradiso National Park.
- 2 day hike with 1 night in a refuge
- 8 people maximum
- Equipment provided: mountaineering shoes, crampons, harness, helmet, ice ax (if glacier hiking)
- More information and prices from La Maison des Guides and La Montagne: 06 63 81 53 41 / [email protected] / ski-tour-guide.com
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