The information office at Le Pleynet les 7 Laux is located in the heart of the resort, at the foot of the stairs leading to the ski lifts and the Wiz luge. You'll find all the information you need for your stay.

The Les 7 Laux refuge sits on an island at an altitude of 2,135 m, surrounded by the Rocher Blanc and the Pic de la Belle Etoile, and the clear blue waters of 12 mountain lakes.
Getting there : By Belledonne, two routes are possible among others to access the refuge: Fond de France or Le Pleynet. After Allevard les Bains, direction Fond de France or Le Pleynet. At Fond de France, the trail starts in the car park next to the gîte l’Essentiel. At Le Pleynet take the forest road at the end of the car park (the one up).
High gain : 1100
Walking time : 4 to 5h
Ease of access : difficult
IGN map : n°3335 ET

The Combe Madame mountain pasture gîte is a pretty little alpine refuge located in the commune of La Ferrière in the Belledonne mountain range. It is perched at an altitude of 1,784 metres in the heart of wild and unspoilt mountain scenery.
Getting there : In Allevard, take the D525a in the direction of La Ferrière. 500 meters from a lake, just before Fond-de-France, turn left, pass the gîte of La Martinette and park in the parking of La Martinette. Take the direct path that goes into the forest, in front of the car park, pass the first chalet (halfway), continue on the GR path along the creek from the left to the refuge of la Combe Madame (running time between 1:30 and 2:15).
Other possible routes to the refuge:
- from the Col du Glandon, by the Col de la Croix.
- from the refuge of Les Sept-Laux, by the Rocher Blanc or by the Col du Mouchillon (unmarked).
- from the refuge de l’Oule (unmarked).
High gain : 700m
Walking time : 2h
Ease of access :
IGN map : 3335 ET

Situated in the heart of the Belledonne massif on the GR 738, the Habert d'Aiguebelle refuge (1,735 m) was completely renovated in 2017 from an old building that was once used as a sheepfold.