Refuge de Varan

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SHELTER CLOSED FOR WORKS
Under the majestic Aiguille de Varan, the refuge faces a prodigious panorama: the Mont-Blanc massif and the Aravis range. Easy and ideal access for a first night in a refuge.

The refuge is part of a group of alpine chalets leaning against the side of the Aiguille de Varan 2544m. Located in the town of Passy, in the far west, on the southern slope of the Fiz chain, facing the Mont-Blanc Massif, dominating the Arve valley from some 1000 meters.

It is the starting point for numerous hikes of all difficulties but also a pleasant stopover (unique panorama of the Mont Blanc Massif) for the Fiz tour and the Mont Blanc country tour.
40 minutes from the refuge, you can climb the recent climbing routes in the Barmerousse sector (5 routes 180m 5c to 7b).
The Varan site is also a place recognized by paragliders, 3 takeoffs near the refuge including one less than 5 minutes away. With 3 landing points 1000 m lower, all facing Mont Blanc.
In good weather, dinners can be had on the terrace while admiring the sunset over the massif and breakfast facing the sunrise, the first rays illuminating the Massif and caressing your back...

Sustainable development:
- Waste separation.
– 3m² of solar panels for energy.
– Installation of a swill collection bag.

Tips and Suggestions

Summits: Aiguille de Varan – Aiguilles rouge – Aiguille de Barmerousse
Day hike: Tour of Frioland
Hiking over several days: Tour du Mont Blanc – Tour des Fiz
Itineraries to discover from the refuge:
Le Refuge de Platé, via the Col de Barmerousse: 4h30, 775m drop.
Aiguille de Varan (2544m): 3h30, 924m difference in altitude (climbing passages).
Aiguille Rouge (2636m): 3h30, 1016m difference in altitude (climbing passages).
Pointe de Barmerousse (2210m): 2h30, 590m drop.
Curalla Via Ferrata.

We speak: English, French

Location details

Nearest village or resort: Plateau d’Assy – Hameau de Coudray
Walking time from the nearest car park: 1h30 walk
Access possible and authorized by 4×4 for emergency services, for customers with summer hours.
Also accessible on horseback, with a donkey, mountain bike, snowshoes, ski touring and joëlette.
Access by path: From the Coudray car park above Passy. Take a path which goes substantially towards the west and which joins after around 400 m the GRP “Tour du pays du Mont Blanc”, go up it to the refuge.
Food supply in the Plateau d'Assy.
– IGN maps: 3530 ET