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Compagnie des Refuges Clarée Thabor
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge
Photo of Refuge Laval refuge

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Clarée ValleyNévache

Refuge Laval

With the refuge2,010 mcapacity 38

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
GPS
45.0576 · 6.53

Hikes

Routes that pass by the refuge