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Refuge de Doran

Refuge

Contributors:

8

Our Rating

Very Good

The Refuge de Doran is a popular and sizeable refuge located about 2 hours from Sallanches and below the iconic Pointe Percee on the fringe of the Chaine des Aravis. The refuge has a rich history dating back to 1974 and has changed hands a number of times since then. The refuge offers full meals and boarding for people who booked accommodation but also offers basic meals such as omelets and charcuteries platters for visitors. The refuge is open from the middle of May to the end of October but please check their website for the precise opening dates for this year and to make bookings.


There are many smaller and longer trails that can include the refuge including an ascend of the Pointe Percee from the Sallanches side. We got a short loop trail that visits this refuge and the not so far of Refuge de Tournieux from the Burzier Parking. We also have a detailed trail description for a longer, more challenging route going to the nearby Col de la Forclaz and then loops around after visiting the Chalets de Vormy.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Sallanches

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1495m

Capacity for this point of interest
Accommodation Type
Phone number for this point of interest
Website for this point of interest

Capacity

Accommodation

Phone

Website

60

Dormitories

+33 (0) 4 50 58 08 00

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Linked Trails & Points of Interest

These are the trails and points of interests linked to this refuge

Refuge Doran and Refuge Tornieux

7

Our Rating

Good

Loop Trail:

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A beautiful loop above Sallanches with great views towards Mont Blanc and two great refuges along the way

Trail Length

Length

10.92km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Start Jun - Mid Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

3.0 - 5.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+886m / -886m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

9+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

1.5 - 2.5 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Tete du Chateau to Vormy and Passage du Saix

7

Our Rating

Good

Loop Trail:

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Exploration trail starting at Refuge de Doran and climbing over the Col de la Forclaz onto the Tete de Chateau before looping back via the Chalets de Vormy

Trail Length

Length

18.3km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

End Jun - Start Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

6.0 - 10.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+1545m / -1545m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

15+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

3.5 - 5.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Very Difficult (5/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Chapelle Notre Dame de la Paix

6

Nearest Town

Above Average

Chapel

Sizeable Chapel near the Chalets de Doran above Sallanches

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Sallanches

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1495m

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Pointe Percee

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Summit

The highest point of the Chaine des Aravis above Sallanches

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Sallanches

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2750m

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Refuge du Tornieux

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Refuge

Very nice refuge and restaurant located above Sallanches below the Chaine des Aravis

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Sallanches

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1450m

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Longitude:

6.587348

Latitude:

45.96864

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