The Arp Refuge is located on a large grassy terrace at an altitude of 2,446 m in the Palasinaz valley, surrounded by numerous alpine lakes, dozens of well-marked trails and peaks that touch 3,000 m. The structure is built entirely of exposed stone, has a large solarium and a cosy dining room and bar area where numerous traditional alpine objects can be found: from the strictly wooden furniture to the tools of the past, from chests to old photographs and paintings.
It can be reached in two hours on foot from Estoul, crossing pastures and forests.
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Prices
Prices are valid from 01/06/2024 to 30/11/2024
How to get here
By car
Verrès motorway exit: at the roundabout carry on towards Valle d'Ayas and after about one hundred metres, turn left. Carry on through the valley and go past the towns of Challand-Saint-Victor and Challand-Saint-Anselme and you will reach the town of Brusson. On exiting the town centre turn right at the junction towards Estoul and carry on for 7 km until you reach a large, convenient parking area about one hundred metres further on. Park your car and take the estate road which branches off to the left.
The Refuge can only be reached on foot (walking time approx. 2 hours from the car park).
The refuge can be reached on foot in about two hours.
By public transport
The nearest train station is at Verrès.
Scheduled Coach service as far as Brusson with approximately 9 trips a day.