Restaurant at the Avérole refuge

Drinks, snacks and catering based on local and organic products to be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace, easily accessible: 1h45 walk in summer from the Vincendières car park, or 45 min (shuttle in July and August).

Equipment

• Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
• Terrace
• Defibrillator
• Sustainable development
• Entertainments room
• Film room
• Baby chair
• Board games

Additional welcome

Coach parking at Vincendières

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Isolated
• Close to GR footpath
• Overview on river

Rates

Half board (evening meal, night, breakfast).
Discounts for FFCAM members, children under 8 years old, young people under 18 years old.

Payment methods

• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Good plans

Refuge on the route of the following GR: Country of Haute Maurienne
Summits: Pointe de Charbonnel - Albaron - Bessanèse - L'Ouille d'Arbéron - Pointe Marie.
Day hike: Cabane des Bergers - Lac d'Arnès - Lac d'Arbéron - Lac des Pareis.
Multi-day hike : Tour de la Bessanèse, French/Italian circuit of 3 nights and 4 days for experienced hikers.
Ideal refuge for families : easy access in summer, family dormitories, adapted rates, playroom, library...

Opening period

From 21/06 to 12/09/2025, daily.

Spoken languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Location

Nearest village or resort: Village of Bessans.
Walking time from the nearest car park: Parking Vincendières 1h45 to 2h walk, or 45 mn with the shuttle bus in July and August.
Possibility of going there on horseback, with a donkey, on mountain bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skiing and joëlette.
Coach parking at Vincendières.
Topo guide references:
- Alpinisme ou randonnées en Vanoise by P. Col.
Map references :
- IGN maps: 3634 OTN -3633 ET.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Tips

• Refuge on the route of the following GR: Country of Haute Maurienne
  Summits: Pointe de Charbonnel - Albaron - Bessanèse - L'Ouille d'Arbéron - Pointe Marie.
  Day hike: Cabane des Bergers - Lac d'Arnès - Lac d'Arbéron - Lac des Pareis.
  Multi-day hike : Tour de la Bessanèse, French/Italian circuit of 3 nights and 4 days for experienced hikers.
  Ideal refuge for families : easy access in summer, family dormitories, adapted rates, playroom, library...