Refuge
in Vallorcine

Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard

Old refuge located at 1m, built under a huge block to be protected from avalanches, the refuge is small, hidden at the bottom of the Bérard valley. Refuge on the edge of the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve.
The refuge offers catering:
Bérard crust, ravioli gratin, soup, cheese board, charcuterie board
- Waste management
– Hydroelectric power supply
Tips and Suggestions

Summit: Buet, scree large slabs not very well marked.
Day hike: Col de Salenton, late snowfall - Col de Bérard, to be done only in good weather, no path.
Hiking over several days: Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges – Tour of the Mont Blanc countries – Crossing to the Grenairon refuge (Sixt) from the summit of Buet – Crossing to the Loriaz and Moede refuge.
Grenairon crossing: to be done in the Grenairon direction towards the Bérard valley, aerial passage, cables, before arriving at the Buet summit.

We speak: English, French

Location details

Nearest village or station: Hameau du Buet commune of Vallorcine
Walking time from the nearest car park: 1h 45 to 2h walk.
Possible access by path
Buet coach park (SNCF station)
– References topo guides: Tour des Aiguilles Rouges – Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc
– IGN map: 3630 OT


Nearest train stop: Le Buet
Parking nearby: Buet car park
  • In the mountains

Capacity

Total capacity: 39
Number of dormitories: 2

Opening

Opening hours from June 15 to August 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
  • From 15 / 06 to 31 / 08.

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Picnic to take away
12 €-
Supper
25 €-
Half board (/ pers.)
43 €-
Half board child

39 €-
Further information) :
Meal / Bivouac / Breakfast package: €38,50 (tent accommodation included)

Half board for groups from 10: 42€
Half board guide: €29
Tourist tax included: Yes

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Sustainable development equipment

Services

  • Breakfast
  • Half board
  • Catering

Home animals

Pets are not accepted
From 43 € / week

Address

74660 Vallorcine
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