Refuge de l'Etendard

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves
– Mountain hut  
For an evening with friends or family, a sporting stay, a business seminar or a gourmet break, we welcome you with pleasure to an altitude of 2430 m in a grandiose site!
Winter: You are in the high mountain off-piste area. From the introductory hike to the Aiguille de Leisse to the steep slopes of the Aiguille Noire, the Grandes Rousses massif allows everyone to have fun according to their level.
Access by ski touring or snowshoes from Saint Sorlin d'Arves.
Access by ski lifts with refuge ascent pass. Open from December 27, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Then in February-March-April.

Summer :
Opening from June 7, 2025 to September 28, 2025
You are entering the land of marmots! Raise your head to observe the large birds of prey (eagle, vulture, bearded vulture, etc.).
Easy access on foot in 2 hours of walking from the Col de la Croix de Fer.
Access by mountain bike. Possibility of recharging e-bikes at the mountain hut.

Summer 2025 entertainment:
Find all the latest news from the mountain hut on the mountain hut website:
Summer activities:
-YOGA/HIKING course: July 5/6, 2025
-Watercolor courses: July 3/4 and August 28/29, 2025
-Glacier conference with concert at the foot of the glacier: July 6/7, 2025

booking:
Online on the mountain hut website
If the mountain hut is announced as “Full”, you can register on the waiting list or call us at 06.82.07.69.56.
Capacity during guarded period: 70 places. 10 dormitories of 4 to 10 places
Permanent catering during guarded periods. Generous Savoyard cuisine with mainly local and/or organic products. Personalized welcome on site by the refuge guardians.
Further information) :
Permanent catering: Specialties, pancakes and pies.

Personalized welcome on site by the caretakers.

Opening

Opening hours from April 22 to June 06, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Unguarded period

Opening hours from June 07 to September 28, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

The mountain hut is guarded every day until October 1st.
Drinks and pastries all day
Lunchtime catering by reservation (preferable).
Half board (dinner + breakfast + overnight stay) upon reservation (obligatory).

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Night

0 €26 €
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash

Practical information

We speak: English, French, Italian
Pets are not accepted
Nearest village or resort: Saint Sorlin d'ArvesWalking time from the nearest car park: 2h00Elevation difference from the nearest car park: 370mAccess possible and authorized by 4x4 for emergency servicesAccess possible by trail: By mountain bike, snowshoes, cross-country and downhill skis and by joëlette.Disabled access, reduced mobility.Coach parking in St Sorlin.Food supplies in the village.
Permanent catering: Specialties, pancakes and pies. Personalized welcome on site by the caretakers.

Services

  • Picnic room
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Waste management
  • Board Games
  • Charging station for 2 electric wheels

Capacity

Maximum number of beds: 70
Number of dormitories: 10

Location

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Address

Les Sybelles
73530 Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves
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