Mountain refuge of Le Ruitor

Special offers

The refuge is on the Haute Route Glaciaire circuit. 1/2 day hikes: Col du Tachuy 2800 m, difference in altitude: 800 m: 2h 30 Col de Montseiti 2500 m, difference in altitude: 500 m: 1h 30 Numerous small lakes within 1h 30 of the refuge. Day hikes: Deffeyes refuge in Italy via the Tachuy 6 to 7 hours. Ice races: Ruitor at 3500 m, ascent: 1500 m: 5h

Presentation

Located in the valley of the Petite Sassière, the refuge is guarded in spring and summer. The rest of the year the refuge is open but there is no surveillance. On-site catering during the opening period: fresh and local produce.

In winter, this refuge is a fabulous base camp for ski touring.

It is fully equipped: gas, water on sink, utensils and dishes, lighting and solar heating.
- Waste management
- Renewable energy (photovoltaic)
- Thermal panels for hot water and heating
- Sleeps 39 in :
a 12-place mezzanine in the upper part of the room.
a dormitory sleeping 27 in bunk beds.

During summer, come and discover the Safari tents for 4 to 6 people with camp beds and duvets for a comfortable mountain bivouac.

Additional Information

The refuge is unguarded in winter. Reservations can be made and the keys collected from the village of La Masure.

Services pour les enfants

The refuge is part of the ‘refuge en famille’ group. Board games are available and the wardens are happy to explain how the refuge works.

Avis

Sandra and Morgan are passionate about the mountains, skiing and cooking, and are accompanied by their daughter Julia. They used to be refuge wardens in the Mont Blanc massif.

Rate

No credit/debit card, only cash or checks.

Comfort

• Hot showers

Services

• Booking obligatory
• Half-board
• Restaurant
• Guarded refuge in winter

Equipment

• Soal hot water
• Terrace
• Sustainable development
• Waste management
• Photovoltaic panel