Refuge Porte de Plan du Lac, Vanoise National Park exterior

Refuge de Plan du Lac (2385m), Vanoise National Park

Situated deep in the Vanoise National Park, this refuge is open all year round

featured in Mountain Huts Updated 29 April 2025

A great location for hikers during the summer months and those more adventurous hikers and mountaineers in the winter.

Open all year round they can supply toilet facilities, showers, a covered picnic area and waste management.

Summer

The refuge sleeps 42 people in seven bedrooms that sleep four in each, a dorm for six and another for eight. blankets and pillows are provided, but for hygiene reasons you must bring or rent your own sheet or sleeping bag liner.

Winter

The refuge is unguarded. There are 20 beds available with duvets and pillows, a kitchen with gas and utensils, a wood stove and wood. You pay for your stay upon your return via the payment platform.

The refuge serves local dishes made from traditional regional produce and picnic lunches can be provided on request.

Bivouacking

Whilst bivouacking in the Vanoise National Park isn't allowed you may pitch your tent on the dedicated area by the refuge during the guard period - you will need to book and pay for this in advance as places are limited and regulated. Tent pitching is from 19:00 until 08:00 and you must be self-sufficient with your camping equipment. You will get access to the picnic room and toilets, plus you can take advantage of half-board facilities.

Things to do nearby

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Restaurants nearby

La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Located in Val d’Isere

La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
La Cucùcina Restaurant

Located in Val d’Isere

Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
La Fruitière Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde

Located in Val d’Isere

Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
Le Bellevarde Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde

Located in Val d’Isere

Situated at the top of the Face of Bellevarde and the Ski World Cup and Olympic Games slopes, Le Bellevarde restaurants offer you an amazing view of the Grand Paradis massifs to the Mont Blanc.
Le Trifollet Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde

Located in Val d’Isere

Located on the Verte piste, on the way down to the La Daille area of Val d'Isère, this restaurant is accessible for everyone with an Espace Killy pass, including those who are staying in Tignes, and for everyone with a Val d'Isère pass.
Le Signal Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Le Fornet

Located in Val d’Isere

In the Fornet ski area, situated at the arrival of the cable car, welcome to this colourful, convivial and atmospheric mountain restaurant.

Sights nearby

Vanoise National Park

Located 6.1 km away

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

Lifts/Pistes nearby

Grande Motte Funicular Ski Pass Office

Located 12.7 km away

This lift pass office can be found at the base of the Grande Motte pistes at the funicular building.
Val Claret Ski Pass Office

Located 13.4 km away

Right in the centre of Tignes Val Claret, situated within the tourist information office and beside the Bureau des Guides, you will find the STGM lift pass office where you can buy ski passes.
Toviere Maison du Lac Ski Pass Office

Located 14.7 km away

At the right hand side of the Maison de Tignes in the heart of Tignes Le Lac is this lift pass office.
Le Lavachet Ski Pass Office

Located 15.2 km away

This lift pass office can be found just off Route de Lavachet in Tignes Le Lac/Le Lavachet, next to the ESF office.
Les Brevieres Ski Pass Office

Located 19.0 km away

Right at the bottom of the Chardonns and Mrytilles pistes at the Sache bubble station in Tigne les Brevieres you will find the lift pass office.

Towns nearby

Tignes Val Claret

Located 13.1 km away

Tignes Val Claret is the perfect resort in both the winter and summer season. It's probably one of the main hubs of the whole Tignes resort with lifts going up to the famous Grande Motte glacier, and its busy but cosy feel can make for a great place to holiday.
Tignes Le Lac

Located 14.8 km away

Tignes Le Lac sits just next to the beautiful big Tignes lake. It's made up of an array of high rise apartment blocks and hotels with a few traditional chalets dotted around.
Tignes Le Lavachet

Located 15.2 km away

Tignes Le Lavachet is a hamlet located just outside of Tignes Le Lac. Also next to the beautiful Tignes lake this hamlet is slightly quieter than Le Lac and with an array of apartment blocks, hotels and a few small chalets there is still plenty of accommodation to be found.
Tignes 1800 (Tignes Les Boisses)

Located 18.1 km away

Tignes 1800 (Les Boisses) is the quietest of the Tignes resorts, set back from the main road and situated on the mountainside.
Tignes Les Brévières

Located 19.1 km away

Tignes Les Brévières is the most picturesque of the Tignes villages, right at the bottom of the Tignes valley next to the river, it is the lowest and prettiest of all the Tignes resorts.