{"id":26732,"date":"2026-10-09T13:11:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-eden-savoie.com\/?p=26732"},"modified":"2026-10-09T15:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:11:42","slug":"mont-pourri-refuge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-eden-savoie.com\/en\/travel-guide\/mont-pourri-refuge\/","title":{"rendered":"Mont Pourri refuge: access, hiking and practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of a real breath of fresh air and a 360\u00b0 panorama over the glaciers? Mont Pourri<\/strong>, the second-highest summit in the Vanoise<\/strong>, is waiting for you. Rest assured, this mountain<\/strong> only deserves its name (\u201crotten mountain\u201d) for geologists (crumbly rock); for hikers, it is a promise of escape 36 km from L\u2019Eden de la Vanoise<\/strong>, our campsite in Savoie<\/a>. Today, we give you all the keys: the two main hiking<\/strong> routes from Landry, the access<\/strong> information and the foodie tip not to be missed once up there<\/p>\n

Why is the Mont Pourri refuge a Savoie must-see?<\/h2>\n

Climbing to 2,373 metres<\/strong> means touching the clouds and approaching the Mont Pourri refuge<\/strong>. Built in 1974, it enjoys a unique view of the Alpine glaciers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere is unique. It is a mountain refuge<\/strong> run by the French Alpine<\/strong> Club<\/strong> (CAF<\/strong>). The professional welcome guarantees an authentic experience. You are in the heart of the Vanoise<\/strong> National Park<\/strong>, far from the noise. It is the perfect place to switch off.<\/p>\n

Nearby, you will also discover the Regaud<\/strong> refuge<\/strong>, an old wooden building turned museum. Another curiosity not to be missed!<\/p>\n

2 hiking routes from your campsite<\/h2>\n

Looking for the best route to the Mont Pourri refuge<\/strong>? From Landry<\/strong>, there is plenty of choice of trail<\/strong>. Here are 2 options for your hikes in the Vanoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. The Nature route via Peisey-Nancroix (recommended)<\/h3>\n

From the Rosuel refuge<\/strong>, 12 km from your mountain campsite<\/a>, you start the climb gently on the GR5<\/strong>. The trail zigzags up through a forest of larches and alders.<\/p>\n

The trail then climbs more steeply. At the junction, leave the valley floor (which continues towards Lac de la Plagne<\/a><\/strong>) and turn left towards the refuge. You cross the stream on a footbridge before tackling the final climb through the pastures. The refuge<\/strong> only appears at the last moment!<\/p>\n

Duration: 2 h 30-3 h; Ascent: +820 m; Difficulty: moderate.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. The panoramic route via Arc 2000<\/h3>\n

From the resort of Arc 2000<\/strong>, 28 km from our holiday rentals in Landry, follow the dirt track towards the Chalet de l\u2019Arc<\/strong> and the Saint-Jacques chapel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Just before the cheese-making chalets, take the waymarked \u201cCircuit des lacs\u201d<\/strong> trail on the left.<\/li>\n
  • The path crosses the pastures below the Saint-Jacques chairlift and leads you to Lac Saint-Jacques<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • It then climbs below the Dou de l\u2019Homme chairlift and traverses the slope to a small plateau overlooking Lac de l\u2019Homme<\/strong>. On the left, enjoy a superb view of the Varet<\/strong> and Grand Col glaciers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • When you rejoin the track near Lac Marlou<\/strong>, follow it for 500 m, then climb left towards Lac des Moutons<\/strong>. The view then opens onto the Bellec\u00f4te range<\/strong>, the Aiguille Rouge<\/strong> and the Italian side of Mont Blanc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • The trail continues south, descends into the valley along the Park boundary, then joins a track.<\/li>\n
  • Finally, enter the Vanoise National Park<\/strong> and follow the wide path to the refuge, hidden behind a mound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Duration: 2 h-2 h 30; Ascent 450 m; Descent 200 m; Difficulty: easy to moderate.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Getting to the Mont Pourri refuge from Landry (other than on foot)<\/h2>\n

    Here are the available options for getting to the Mont Pourri refuge<\/strong>, other than hiking:<\/p>\n