Mountain Refuge Support
Aid for mountain refuges — consolidates and sustains the offer of staffed refuges in the Alps, in line with the expectations of new visitors and the ecological transition. The catalogue mentions in particular projects to create, renovate or rehabilitate mountain refuges to an exemplary standard, with requirements for energy performance, local bio-based materials and renewable energy. The arrangements in force, supporting documents and timetable must be confirmed in the official documentation.
The aim is to consolidate and sustain the offer of staffed refuges in the Alps, in line with the expectations of new visitors and the ecological transition. This page sets out the information available in the catalogue to understand the scope of the aid, identify the planned costs and prepare the preliminary checks. The detailed criteria and current availability must be confirmed with the funder before any commitment.
Funded by Financeur non résolu (DGE)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: Associations; local authorities and their groupings (municipalities, inter-municipal bodies, departments); public and private institutions; public and private companies; joint syndicates (notably Regional Nature Parks); public interest groupings (GIP); network organisations.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: The regional intervention threshold for all operations under the regional mountain policy is €2,000 including VAT for operating costs and €2,000 excluding VAT for investment. Criteria to meet: eco-conditionality criteria — lower primary energy consumption, a higher share of renewable energy and the use of bio-based materials in renovated buildings; for heating networks using wood energy, a reasonable supply radius (around 80 km as a guide), evidenced by supply contracts linked to territorial food projects (PAT); priority to digital tools in designing and running communication operations and public information. General criteria — actions must fit into the all-season tourism diversification strategy implemented by the valley areas, and projects must help strengthen the Alpine hiking and roaming offer.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: Projects to create, renovate or rehabilitate mountain refuges to an exemplary standard. These projects include requirements for energy performance, the use of local bio-based resources and materials and the use of renewable energy. They aim to strengthen the quantity and quality of the tourism offer in valley areas (espaces valléens). Priority is given to projects that: use wood certified “Bois des Alpes”; concern refuges located on hiking routes recognised as being of interregional interest; and also draw on the “zero-smoke refuges” scheme. Not eligible: equipment requiring fossil fuels; valuing installation work time as part of the self-funding share.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant covering up to 40% of eligible costs. Geographic scope indicated in the catalogue: territorial aid (Alps).
How to apply
Before applying: 1) check that the applicant and the project fall within the scheme’s scope; 2) consult the rules and the list of required documents; 3) confirm the amount, caps, timetable and combination rules with the funder; 4) check whether the application must be made before signing quotes or orders or starting works; 5) keep the supporting documents and acknowledgements of submission.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue.
Key facts
- Funder
- Financeur non résolu (DGE)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What does the aid for mountain refuges fund?
Projects to create, renovate or rehabilitate mountain refuges to an exemplary standard. These projects include requirements for energy performance, the use of local bio-based resources and materials and the use of renewable energy. They aim to strengthen the quantity and quality of the tourism offer in valley areas (espaces valléens). Priority is given to projects that: use wood certified “Bois des Alpes”; concern refuges located on hiking routes recognised as being of interregional interest; and also draw on the “zero-smoke refuges” scheme. Not eligible: equipment requiring fossil fuels; valuing installation work time as part of the self-funding share.
Who can benefit from this aid?
Associations; local authorities and their groupings (municipalities, inter-municipal bodies, departments); public and private institutions; public and private companies; joint syndicates (notably Regional Nature Parks); public interest groupings (GIP); network organisations.
Which conditions should be checked before applying?
The regional intervention threshold for all operations under the regional mountain policy is €2,000 including VAT for operating costs and €2,000 excluding VAT for investment. Criteria to meet: eco-conditionality criteria — lower primary energy consumption, a higher share of renewable energy and the use of bio-based materials in renovated buildings; for heating networks using wood energy, a reasonable supply radius (around 80 km as a guide), evidenced by supply contracts linked to territorial food projects (PAT); priority to digital tools in designing and running communication operations and public information. General criteria — actions must fit into the all-season tourism diversification strategy implemented by the valley areas, and projects must help strengthen the Alpine hiking and roaming offer.
Is the scheme currently open?
Whether it is open and the timetable must be confirmed with the funder. The presence of this page in the catalogue does not guarantee that applications are currently being accepted.
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