The Arp Refuge, open in summer only, 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.
How to get there:
On foot: from Estoul (1,832 m) along trail no. 5, crossing pastures and woods.
Difficulty: hiking
Elevation gain: approx. 614 m.
Time: approx. 2 hours
Services
Prices
Prices are valid from 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026
How to get here
By car
Verrès motorway exit.
At the roundabout, follow signs for Valle d'Ayas and after a hundred metres turn left. Continue along the valley, passing the towns of Challand-Saint-Victor and Challand-Saint-Anselme, until you reach the town of Brusson. At the exit of the town centre, take the right fork towards Estoul.
By public transport
The nearest train station is at Verrès.
Scheduled Coach service as far as Brusson approximately 9 trips a day.