Refuge de Turia

Refuge de Turia is a mountain refuge located in the Massif de la Vanoise range in Savoie, France, at an altitude of 2,427 metres above sea level. It is one of the network of refuges associated with the Vanoise National Park, listed alongside other refuges such as Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge du Bois, Refuge de la Femma, 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 la Valette and Refuge de Vallonbrun. The refuge is open all year, though it is guarded (staffed) from late June to early September; outside that period it operates as an unguarded shelter. It offers a single dormitory of 19 places with blankets and pillows, a wood stove, a small library and games, and during the guarded period, UV-filtered water, cooking facilities, and small meals including breakfast and picnic baskets on reservation. The guardian also provides information on local itineraries, conditions, fauna and flora, heritage and weather. The refuge has undergone significant rehabilitation works, with reopening announced for 1 July 2026 after a winter pause in construction. It is a state-owned facility within the Vanoise National Park.

Refuge de Turia is a mountain refuge in the Massif de la Vanoise range in Savoie, France, at an altitude of 2,427 metres above sea level. It is part of the network of refuges associated with the Vanoise National Park, which includes other refuges such as Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge du Bois, Refuge de la Femma, 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 la Valette and Refuge de Vallonbrun. The refuge is open all year, but is guarded from late June to early September. Outside the guarded period, it operates as an unguarded shelter. The refuge offers a single dormitory of 19 places with blankets and pillows, a wood stove, a small library and games. During the guarded period, UV-filtered water, cooking facilities, and small meals including breakfast and picnic baskets on reservation are available. The guardian also provides information on local itineraries, conditions, fauna and flora, heritage and weather. The refuge has undergone significant rehabilitation works. In March 2026, it was announced that works, paused during the winter season, would resume, with opening planned for 1 July 2026. In July 2026, the refuge reopened after major rehabilitation. In September 2026, a reminder was posted about payment for nights in the unguarded refuge to keep the facility open and provide firewood, gas and maintenance.

• Announcement that rehabilitation works will resume; opening planned for 1 July 2026.

• Refuge de Turia reopened after major rehabilitation works.

• Reminder posted about payment for nights in the unguarded refuge.

A state-owned mountain refuge in the Vanoise National Park, offering basic accommodation and summer-guarded services for hikers and mountaineers.

• Dormitory accommodation

  Single dormitory of 19 places with blankets and pillows.

• Small meals and breakfast

  Available during guarded period; picnic baskets on reservation.

• Hot and cold drinks

  Served by the guardian during guarded period.

1. 1Accueil | Refuge de Turiarefuge-turia.vanoise.com
2. 2Services | Refuge de Turiarefuge-turia.vanoise.com
3. 3Refuge de Turia - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
4. 4Refuge de Turia - Wikidatawikidata.org