Rules for visiting Aussois
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Vanoise National Park (Parc national de la Vanoise; core area, within the municipality of Aussois; the Fond d'Aussois and Dent Parrachée refuges are inside it), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn the core of the park, bivouacking is only allowed next to 20 refuges, including Fond d'Aussois and Dent Parrachée. Only when the refuge is staffed in summer, with mandatory reservation and a lightweight tent pitched between 7 pm and 8 am. Maximum fee of 6 €.Source: savoie.fr
- ProhibitedIn the core of the Vanoise National Park, camping is prohibited, meaning setting up tents or equipment during the day or for longer. Spending the night in a bivouac is only allowed under certain conditions.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsClimbing the slopes with skis or snowshoes is prohibited, even along the edge. There is a marked route through the forest, from the snow front (1.500 m, Charrière chairlift) to the Armoise plateau (2.200 m). Outside lift operating hours, the slopes may not be used.Source: aussois.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedIn the core of the park, dogs are prohibited even on a leash or in your arms. The only exceptions are assistance dogs for people with disabilities and livestock guardian dogs. Fine of 135 €.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedIn the core of the Vanoise National Park, drones are completely prohibited, and motorised overflight is prohibited below 1.000 m above ground.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedIn the core of the park, lighting fires is prohibited because of the risk of wildfire.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the core of the park, picking plants, fossils and minerals is prohibited.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
- ProhibitedIn the core of the park, driving motor vehicles is prohibited, except on some roads subject to authorisation for professionals.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Aussois?
- With conditions. In the core of the park, bivouacking is only allowed next to 20 refuges, including Fond d'Aussois and Dent Parrachée. Only when the refuge is staffed in summer, with mandatory reservation and a lightweight tent pitched between 7 pm and 8 am. Maximum fee of 6 €. Prohibited. In the core of the Vanoise National Park, camping is prohibited, meaning setting up tents or equipment during the day or for longer. Spending the night in a bivouac is only allowed under certain conditions.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Aussois?
- With conditions. Climbing the slopes with skis or snowshoes is prohibited, even along the edge. There is a marked route through the forest, from the snow front (1.500 m, Charrière chairlift) to the Armoise plateau (2.200 m). Outside lift operating hours, the slopes may not be used.
- Can you bring a dog to Aussois?
- Prohibited. In the core of the park, dogs are prohibited even on a leash or in your arms. The only exceptions are assistance dogs for people with disabilities and livestock guardian dogs. Fine of 135 €.
- Can you fly a drone at Aussois?
- Prohibited. In the core of the Vanoise National Park, drones are completely prohibited, and motorised overflight is prohibited below 1.000 m above ground.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Aussois?
- Prohibited. In the core of the park, lighting fires is prohibited because of the risk of wildfire.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.