Access
Located at an altitude of 2,350 meters, in the heart of the Vanoise National Park (Bellecombe area, Termignon–Val-Cenis), our mountain refuge is an ideal starting point for the Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers on the Maurienne side.
GPS coordinates: 45.329391, 6.827104
By train and bus
Please note: Public transport options are limited during the low season.
The refuge can be reached via the Modane train station, served by both TGV and regional TER trains.
SNCF Connect (timetables & bookings)
Trenitalia (Italy–France connections)
From Modane, Haute Maurienne Vanoise buses provide connections to Termignon–Val-Cenis.
During the high season, free shuttle buses run from Termignon–Val-Cenis to the Bellecombe parking area (line 2).
From the Bellecombe parking area, the refuge is just a 5-minute walk away.
By car or motorbike
The most convenient and reassuring way to reach us
Access is possible all the way to the Bellecombe parking area, where parking is regulated during the high season.
From there, the refuge is only a 5-minute walk away.
And our favourite ways to get here…
By bike or on foot
Alternative routes from Termignon–Val-Cenis
From Termignon, there are two beautiful ways to reach the refuge: on foot or by bike.
On foot (from the Pont du Villard car park), via the Route du Sel (Via Alpina):
This hike follows a historic mountain route, once used to connect the valleys. The path gradually takes you through the different alpine levels: forest, mountain pastures, and finally the high-mountain landscape.
By bike, via the D126 towards Bellecombe / Plan du Lac:
A magnificent, steady and scenic climb. This iconic mountain road is highly appreciated by cyclists for its quietness, open landscapes, and the spectacular arrival on the Bellecombe / Plan du Lac plateau.
In both cases, the reward is the same: reaching the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in a preserved and unspoiled mountain environment.