Refuge
in Valmeinier

Refuge des Marches

The Refuge des Marches is close to the Lac de Bissorte and the Col des Marches. It is only open in summer and closed in winter.
A unique dormitory but with lots of corners that allow you to feel intimacy, beds equipped with duvets and pillows, so you just need to bring your own sheets. (possibility to rent on site). Modest but effective sanitary facilities: hot showers, indoor toilets, washbasin cabin (possibility to rent a towel).
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Refuge keepers since 2005 in Haute Maurienne, we have had high mountain experience at the Carro and then Evettes refuges for 12 years. With our three children, we have been at the Marches refuges for 7 summers. Peaceful and green place; the valley of the marches is a confidential place, for lovers of large natural spaces which can only be reached by the strength of the calves!
We share the valley with the shepherd and his sheep, he has been coming for 26 summers with his dogs and donkeys.
The valley is in a white zone, so you can enjoy the tranquility.

Sustainable tourism

A carbon assessment was carried out in 2023. One night at the Marche refuge is 10 kg of CO² and we are working to improve this assessment.
We favor short supply chains, organic meat from cows from St Michel de Maurienne, organic bread from Angélique from Saint Julien Mont Denis, cheeses including Beaufort from the Haute Maurienne cooperative, charcuterie from the Favre butcher shop in Modane, wine from La Combe. of Savoie Quenard,..
Particular care is taken on the picnics which are Zero plastic since made at the shelters.
We cook everything on site using raw, organic and/or local quality products.

We speak: Italian, German, English, French

Location details

Via Valmeinier 1800 and the Col des Marches
Difficulty: 2 medium
Height difference: + 925 m
Duration: 4 hour 30 minutes
  • In the mountains
  • In high mountain
  • GR route within 1 km

Capacity

Total capacity: 24
Number of dormitories: 1

Type of accommodation

  • Dorm room

Opening

  • From 15/06 to 22/09/2024. Open 24 hours a day. Mountain refuge, emergency security reception in case at any time. Catering from 24 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission fees

Further information) :
Half board (Night stay + evening meal + breakfast + hot shower)
Adult: 55 €
Child – 13 years old: €45
Child – 6 years old: €31
child under 2 years old: free
Meal basket: 12 €
Hot shower: €3,

It takes 0,40 cents of tourist tax that we donate to the municipality of Orelle.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Restaurant
  • Board Games
  • Terrace Area
  • defibrillator
  • Library
  • Drying space

Services

  • Breakfast
  • Sheets rental
  • Half board
  • Catering
  • Picnic baskets
  • Water Access

Comfort

  • Sheets included
  • Kitchenette
  • Fireplace / Stove

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Reviews

Address

Vallon de Bissorte
Orelle
Col des Marches
73450 Valmeinier
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