Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.

© Refuge du Mont Pourri
Summer refuge situated in the stunning Vanoise National Park
With beautiful Alpine panoramic views and plenty of summer activities to do, this is the perfect spot for a night or two away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Run by the French Alpine Club this refuge has several dormitories sleeping up to 50 people, on a bed only or half-board basis. Pillows and blankets are provided but for hygiene reasons you must provide your own sheet or sleeping bag liner (they can also be rented from the refuge).
The refuge offers breakfast and dinner to half-board guests. During the day there is a lunch and snack menu that is available to hikers and visitors. Those who wish to cater for themselves can use the cooking facilities at the hut for a small fee.
At an altitude of 2,374m this can be a gateway to climbing the peak of Mont Pourri, or a stop over for hikers exploring the area as it's ideally located between the resorts of Les Arcs and Tignes.
Open from mid-June until mid-September, there is the possibility of weekend bookings in spring between mid-March and mid-May.
Visit the website to find the latest opening and closing dates and this season's prices.
From Albertville, Moutiers (N90), then via Landry (D87) and Peisey-Nancroix.
Or
From Albertville, Moutiers (N90), then Bourg-St-Maurice (D113) and Les Arcs 1800 or Les Arcs 2000.
Bus stations in Bourg-St-Maurice
SNCF stations in Landry and Bourg-St-Maurice
When the stations of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry are open:
– paid funicular from Bourg-St-Maurice to Arcs 1600 then free shuttles to Les Arcs 1800 or Les Arcs 2000.
– paid shuttle from Landry to Peisey then free shuttles to Les Lanches - Rosuel.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
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