THINGS TO SEE :

– Herds of traditional Savoy breeds of livestock: sheep, cows and goats grazing freely in the area of Chapieux
– Wild marmottes and bouquetins living in their natural habitat which contain a rich diversity of indigenous alpine flora and vegetation
– Starry nights unblurred by the distraction of city lights
– The production of local cheeses: Beaufort (known as the « prince of all cheeses »), Serac, as well as Beurre de Savoie and Tomme de Savoie
– La Casermetta Museum located on the Italian side of the mountain pass « La Seigne » (approximately 1 hour walk from the top of the pass)

AVAILABLE HIKING ITINERARIES FROM OUR REFUGE :

– Seigne Mountain Pass – altitude 2516 m , 2h walk
– The Refuge Elisabetta (Italy)- 3 h walk
– L’Ouillon Mountain Pass
– Chavannes Mountain Pass
– Le Mont Tondu
– The Refuge of Robert Blanc
– L’Enclave Montain Pass
– Les Fours Mountain Pass
– The Refuge du Bonhomme