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Refuge de Plan Sec

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Refuge de Plan Sec - Aussois
Photo: MO. Claire Bermond

These three small chalets of stone, wood and slate huddled at 2320 m altitude are former alpine chalets fully restored. Centrally located at the Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers and the GR5.

Easy access 30 min walk from the arrival of the Grand Jeu chairlift, 1 hour from the Carrière car park, 2 hours around the Plan d'Amont dam.
Night, half-board, bivouac, local and "home-made" catering, picnic, drinks, blueberry pies...
Terrace with a view of the dams, fountains...
New: Panoramic bubbles for an unforgettable night under the starry sky and bivouac area more comfort.
We adapt according to sanitary conditions, please respect the barrier gestures during your stay.

Opening times

From 15/06 to 15/09/2025
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 9.30 am and 5 pm. On Thursday between 10 am and 5 pm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9.30 am and 9 pm.

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Sleeping beds

n.a.

Prices

Half board (pp): 60 €.

Address

Refuge de Plan Sec
Plan Sec
73500 Aussois

Coordinates

45.257289, 6.730857

DMS

45°15'26.2"N 6°43'51.1"E

UTM

32T 321959 5014037

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