Refuge de la Femma

Refuge de la Femma is an alpine refuge located in the Vanoise National Park in the French Alps, in the Savoie department. It is part of the network of refuges managed within the Vanoise National Park, alongside other mountain huts such as Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge du Bois, Refuge du Fond des Fours, Refuge de Plan du Lac, Refuge de la Leisse, Refuge de la Martin, Refuge de l'Orgère, Refuge du Col du Palet, Refuge de Plaisance, Refuge de Prariond, Refuge de Rosuel, Refuge de Turia, Refuge de la Valette and Refuge de Vallonbrun. The refuge sits in the Vallon de la Rocheure, a valley described on its official site as a privileged place to observe marmots and a fabulous playground for children. The refuge operates seasonally. According to its official website, it is open and staffed each year in February, March and April for ski touring and snowshoeing, and from mid-June to mid-September for hiking. During these staffed periods, all buildings are accessible and the refuge team welcomes guests daily, with a capacity of up to 64 people. Outside these periods, when the refuge is no longer staffed, visitors can still access a winter refuge with a minimum level of comfort and a capacity of 20 places; services are then limited, with basic toilets and no sanitary blocks. Services available during staffed periods include wood heating, duvets, showers, cooking plates, dishes, drinking water, electricity, a defibrillator, a pharmacy, meals served morning, noon and evening, a picnic area, bivouac facilities and rooms of 4, 6 and 20 places. The refuge is also promoted as a family-friendly destination and a place for wildlife observation, particularly marmots. The refuge is not a commercial company in the conventional sense but a mountain hospitality facility operated within the framework of the Vanoise National Park. Its official website provides booking services, access information including eco-mobility advice and shuttle timetables, and news updates about opening dates and staffing. The site also links to the broader Vanoise National Park refuge network at vanoise-parcnational.fr. As a brand-like entity, Refuge de la Femma represents a specific alpine hospitality offering: a seasonal, nature-oriented mountain refuge in a protected national park setting. Its identity is tied to the Vanoise National Park, to the Vallon de la Rocheure, and to outdoor activities such as ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. The refuge's communication emphasizes accessibility, eco-mobility, family visits and the preservation of a welcoming mountain shelter.

Refuge de la Femma is an alpine refuge in the French Alps, located in the Vanoise National Park in the Savoie department. It is part of the network of refuges within the Vanoise National Park, which includes other mountain huts such as Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge du Bois, Refuge du Fond des Fours, Refuge de Plan du Lac, Refuge de la Leisse, Refuge de la Martin, Refuge de l'Orgère, Refuge du Col du Palet, Refuge de Plaisance, Refuge de Prariond, Refuge de Rosuel, Refuge de Turia, Refuge de la Valette and Refuge de Vallonbrun. The refuge is situated in the Vallon de la Rocheure, an area highlighted on its official website as a privileged place to observe marmots and a fabulous playground for children. The refuge operates on a seasonal basis. According to its official website, it is open and staffed each year in February, March and April for ski touring and snowshoeing, and from mid-June to mid-September for hiking. During these staffed periods, all buildings are accessible and the refuge team welcomes guests daily, with a capacity of up to 64 people. Outside these periods, when the refuge is no longer staffed, visitors can still access a winter refuge with a minimum level of comfort and a capacity of 20 places; services are then limited, with basic toilets and no sanitary blocks. Services available during staffed periods include wood heating, duvets, showers, cooking plates, dishes, drinking water, electricity, a defibrillator, a pharmacy, meals served morning, noon and evening, a picnic area, bivouac facilities and rooms of 4, 6 and 20 places. The refuge is also promoted as a family-friendly destination and a place for wildlife observation, particularly marmots. The refuge's official website provides booking services, access information including eco-mobility advice and shuttle timetables, and news updates about opening dates and staffing. The site also links to the broader Vanoise National Park refuge network at vanoise-parcnational.fr. Recent news items on the site include the announcement that the refuge is open but unstaffed as of 15 September 2026, a reminder about eco-mobility for access dated 26 June 2026, and the announcement of 2026 staffing dates (7 February to 3 May for the snow season, and 13 June to 13 September for the summer season) dated 21 November 2025. Earlier, on 14 December 2024, the 2025 opening dates were announced (8 February to 4 May for the snow season, then 14 June to 15 September). As a mountain hospitality facility within a national park, the refuge is not a conventional commercial company but a public-facing service operated in the framework of the Vanoise National Park. Its identity is closely tied to the park, to the Vallon de la Rocheure, and to outdoor activities such as ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. The refuge's communication emphasizes accessibility, eco-mobility, family visits and the preservation of a welcoming mountain shelter.

• 2025 opening dates announced: 8 February to 4 May for the snow season, then 14 June to 15 September.

• 2026 staffing dates announced: 7 February to 3 May for the snow season, and 13 June to 13 September for the summer season.

• Eco-mobility reminder published, directing visitors to route calculator and shuttle timetables.

• Refuge open but unstaffed; visitors asked to contribute financially to keep the place open.

A seasonal, family-friendly alpine refuge within Vanoise National Park, focused on outdoor activities, wildlife observation and eco-mobility.

• Staffed refuge stay (winter season)

  Open and staffed in February, March and April for ski touring and snowshoeing; capacity up to 64 people.

• Staffed refuge stay (summer season)

  Open and staffed from mid-June to mid-September for hiking; capacity up to 64 people.

• Winter refuge (unstaffed)

  Access to a winter refuge with minimum comfort and 20 places; limited services, basic toilets, no sanitary blocks.

• Meals

  Meals served morning, noon and evening during staffed periods.

• Bivouac and picnic facilities

  Bivouac facilities and a picnic area available during staffed periods.

1. 1Accueil | Refuge de la Femmarefuge-femma.vanoise.com
2. 2Services | Refuge de la Femmarefuge-femma.vanoise.com
3. 3Refuge de la Femma - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
4. 4Refuge de la Femma - Wikidatawikidata.org