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Refuge Laval
The refuge team: Meije BROSSE
The refuge
The refuge
Part of the hamlet of the chalets de Laval at an altitude of 2010 m, the completely rebuilt chalet-style municipal refuge welcomes you in a friendly, family atmosphere. Capacity of 38 beds spread over 6 dormitories upstairs; on the ground floor, a dining room dominated by a beautiful "Tulikivi" masonry stove, bathroom facilities with hot showers, and a drying room running on the refuge's pico-hydro plant that will dry your clothes and (ski) boots in winter and summer alike. The refuge will be your base camp for all your excursions in this bright Clarée valley, and after the effort comes the comfort!!!!! You can recharge your batteries while enjoying simple, generous cooking made of little dishes and tasty home-made desserts.
Availability
Ask the refuge for places
Opening periods
Currently Closed: ❄️WINTER 2026-2027: December 27, 2026 to April 11 (⚠️ closed on December 31, 2026) Reservations available starting October 2026; site under maintenance Summer 2027: Mid-June to mid-September (reservations not yet available)
Rates
Half-board and services
Per person per night, set by the refuge.
♦ Summer 2026 half-board rate: €63 (tourist tax NOT included €0.66) ♦ Child under 12: €45 ♦ Child under 5: €25 ♦ AMM / GUIDE (while working and on presentation of their professional card): €45 ♦ Tourist Tax: €0.66 per person aged over 18 ♦ Picnics (home-made salad, cold meat - cheese sandwich, compote, organic energy bar and chocolate bar): €13 (to be booked 48 hrs before your stay) ♦ Stay of 4 days max at the refuge. This rate includes the evening meal, the night, breakfast and access to the showers. On request, we can prepare Picnics; let us know when you book via the website or by phone to the refuge 48 hrs before you come. We offer simple, quality cooking, mainly Organic and local
Access
Getting to the refuge
Winter: From the car park in Névache Ville Haute, along the snow-covered road (3 hrs) Summer: Before 8 am, by car via the road to the car park at Laval. The refuge is 200 metres down the road, nestling behind the rocks. Otherwise, after 9 am, take the shuttle bus to the car park in Laval, which is at the end of the road.
Services & facilities
What you'll find up there
- Evening meal· Yes
- Packed lunch· Yes
- Showers· Yes
- Toilets· Yes
- Services
- Half Board, Picnic, Upon reservation, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water
- Services offered
- Area for drying clothes, Free hot showers, Weather information
- Facilities
- Bar, Terrace
- Languages spoken
- French, English
- Payment methods
- Bank Cheque, Cash
- Services located close by
- Tourist Office
Practical
Groups
If you are part of a group and are making your booking on your own, please add a comment to let us know you are part of the group.
Practical
Additional information
You must bring your SLEEPING BAG LINER, known as a "sac à viande", and a pillowcase as well as your toiletries. Crocs are provided. ♦♦ Hiking rucksacks are not allowed up in the dormitories. Please be reasonable when packing your bag for your stay. ♦♦ Stay of 4 days max at the refuge. ♦♦ ⚠ IMPORTANT Information ⚠ As of now, luggage transport by Taxi or Agency will no longer be accepted, for reasons of Management, Ecology and Respect for the Environment, and also to keep the MOUNTAIN spirit in our refuge! thank you for your understanding. ♦♦ BIVOUACKING is not permitted around the refuge; tents must be pitched 1 hr's walk from any road access. ♦♦ For everyone's well-being, pets are not allowed in the refuge.
Practical
Contact the refuge
- Town
- Névache
- Address
- Refuge LAVAL 05100 NEVACHE
- Altitude
- 2,010 m
- Contact
- 07 86 62 60 97
- info@refugelaval.com
- Refuge website
- http://www.refugelaval.com/
- GPS
- 45.0576 · 6.53
Nearby refuges
Nearby refuges
Continue your tour, or find a place close by.
Hikes
Routes that pass by the refuge
- The Grand Tour of Thabor starting from Valmeinier 1800 (Savoie)
- The Grand Tour of Thabor starting from Val Fréjus (Savoie)
- The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Bardonecchia (Italy)
- The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Exilles and Salbertrand (Italy)
- The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Oulx (Italy)
- The Grand Tour du Thabor, from Névache
- 6 days (5 nights): Tour around Thabor starting from NévacheRefuge Buffère - Chardonnet - Ricou - Laval - Drayères - Thabor - I Re Magi - Terzo Alpini
- 4 days (3 nights): Tour of Haute Clarée, starting from Névache (Ville Basse)Refuge Buffère - Refuge du Chardonnet - Refuge Laval
- Hiking tour in the Massif des CercesFrom Refuge Laval
- From Névache to Refuge Laval along the right bank of the ClaréeHow to reach Refuge Laval
- From Névache to Refuge des Drayères along the snow-covered road.Getting to Refuge des Drayères
- From Névache to Refuge Laval along the snow-covered roadHow to reach Refuge Laval
- Col du Vallon (2,645 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi et Refuge Terzo Alpini
- The Crêtes de Moutouze (2,728 m) circuit starting from Refuge Laval
- Pointe des Cerces (3,097 m) starting from Refuge Laval
- 4 days (3 nights): Tour on snowshoes, starting from NévacheA tour between Buffère, Chardonnet and Laval
- 5 days (4 nights): Off-piste ski touring, starting from Névache
- 5 days (4 nights): Tour around Mont Thabor starting from ValmeinierRefuge de Terre Rouge, Refuge de la vallée Etroite, Refuge Buffère, Refuge Haute Clarée,
- 3 days (2 nights): Around ThaborRefuge de Terre Rouge, the refuges of Haute Clarée
- 5 days (4 nights) - The winter routeMont Thabor, Pic Blanc, and Grande Tempête


