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Refuge du Fond d'Aussois

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The CAF Fond d'Aussois refuge
Photo: MO. OT Aussois

Located in the heart of the Parc National de la Vanoise, at 2350 m altitude, the refuge of Fond d'Aussois awaits you in a unique and peaceful environment.

Refuge camped on a ridge, itself located in a valley at 2350 meters altitude. Several peaks around, face off, south, between the tip and the Ambin culminating Scolette to 3508 meters, the Longe Coast in the middle.
- Provision for restoration of biological or locally
- A single refueling by helicopter and the rest on the back.

Opening times

From 05/06 to 20/09/2026 daily.

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme

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Sleeping beds

n.a.

Prices

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

The winter refuge is open outside the guarding period:
Single rate 9 € to be paid in the box or by cheque to CAF Chambéry.

See all rates and discounts at: http://refugedufonddaussois.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

Address

Refuge du Fond d'Aussois
Le Fond d'Aussois
73500 Aussois

Coordinates

45.277095, 6.702555

DMS

45°16'37.5"N 6°42'09.2"E

UTM

32T 319801 5016300

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Refuge du Fond d'Aussois

Website Phone

Le Fond d'Aussois
73500 Aussois
+33 4 79 20 39 83 https://refugefonddaussois.ffcam.fr/ E-mail: refugedufonddaussois@ffcam.fr

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