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Refuge du Carro (FFCAM)

Bonneval-sur-Arc

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The highest refuge in Savoy, ideal for acclimatization nights before going to Mont Blanc or Grand Paradis.

Description

A "solid" refuge on a large flat, near two lakes, but in a high mountain site with nearby glaciers, and facing the long border ridge of the Levanna.
At an altitude of 2760m, in the wild setting of the Vanoise, the Carro refuge welcomes you, nestled between white lake and black lake, facing the glacial massif of Albaron.
The guards welcome you for family hikes or climbs facing Gran Paradiso.

Equipment

Covered picnic area
Shared WC
Bar
Terrace
Restaurant
Outhouse
Waste management
Photovoltaic panel

Additional welcome

Lunchtime catering service: reservations recommended and appreciated.

Bivouac: by reservation only (places are limited).

Comfort

kitchen corner
Hot showers
Pay shower

Environments

Mountain location
Close to GR footpath

Rates

Free entry for children under 8.
Group rate available for 9 people or more.

See all rates and discounts at: http://refugeducarro.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
Excluding caretaking: pay by credit card on the refuge website, in the trunk or by cheque to CAF Lyon.

Payment methods

Check
Cash

Opening period

From 24/06 to 22/09/2025, daily.
Off-peak, unguarded refuge: Winter premises open (18 places) unless otherwise indicated (see website http://refugeducarro.ffcam.fr/reservation).

Spoken languages

English
French
Italian

Location

Public transport: Modane SNCF station. Bus connections: bus from Modane to Bonneval-sur-Arc. Information and reservations Altibus - Tel. 08 20 22 74 13 www.altibus.com or www.mobisavoie.fr Tel. 0 820 205 330 regular line M12 - Office tourisme de Bonneval-sur Arc Tel. 04 79 05 95 95
Park your car at the Ecot parking lot, then follow the dirt road down the "La Duis" valley (you're entering the Vanoise National Park: no motorized vehicles allowed).
At "La Tulière", take the small path on the left (note the small sign!).
The path winds its way up through the mountain pastures, over the stone bridge at the foot of the Montet waterfall, then meets the balcony path above to reach the refuge.

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