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Refuge Le Petit Mont Cenis
Located at an altitude of 2110 m, this former alpine farmhouse renovated in 1987, situated on the Petit Mont Cenis plateau, is the starting point for many hikes of all levels.
Lunch and dinner, accommodation in small dormitories.
Description
This old alpine farm, restored by the Charon family and transformed into a refuge, is perfectly well thought out. Located on an open plateau, in the middle of cows and marmots, the refuge is the starting point for many marked hikes, of all levels, which can be advised by the keepers.
The whole team welcomes you and offers you the traditional "diots-polenta" every day.
The refuge has 7 dormitories ranging from 2 to 10 beds.
Equipment
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Terrace
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Car park
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Equipment store closed
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Restaurant
Additional welcome
Permanent catering: Diots, polenta and pancakes.
Comfort
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Hot showers
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Pay shower
Environments
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Mountain location
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Close to GR footpath
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Weak wave area
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Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away
Rates
Half board (pp): 45 €
Tourist taxes: 0.83 €.
Tax not included.
Payment methods
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Cash
Good plans
Day hikes: Col de Sollières, Mont Froid - Col de Sollières, Signal du Petit Mont Cenis, - Lacs Perrin, Lac Giaset, Lac Savine - Col du Petit Mont Cenis.
Opening period
From 13/06 to 13/09/2026 daily.
Spoken languages
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English
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French
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Italian
Location
It can be reached by car via the Mont Cenis pass in 20 minutes (parking 200 m) from the refuge or 1h15 on foot from Planay (above Bramans), by the Chemin de la Crosta: 2 hours walk, 500 m drop, starting altitude 1600 m, arrival altitude 2110 m, difficulty at La Lauzière over 300 m of trail. Marked trail with signs.
Cartographic references:
IGN map: Top 25 - 3634 OT Val Cenis Charbonnel.
In winter impossible to access: risk of avalanche, refuge closed.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Access to the refuge: Biotope decree area: dogs allowed on a leash.
In the refuge: dogs allowed in the large hall; not allowed in dorms.
Tips
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Day hikes: Col de Sollières, Mont Froid - Col de Sollières, Signal du Petit Mont Cenis, - Lacs Perrin, Lac Giaset, Lac Savine - Col du Petit Mont Cenis.
