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Lanslebourg is the largest village after Modane and offers plenty of choice of accommodation. It also has a number of banks, equipment shops, restaurants and other shops (including a pharmacy).

Modane is a large town, and most people will pass through on their journey to the upper valley. There are two supermarkets, one at each end of town; both have petrol stations. There is an interesting range of shops including an organic supermarket, l'Esprit Vert, which also stocks a small range of vegetarian foods (an uncommon find in France and a welcome one for any committed vegetarian in a group).

There are plenty of other campsites and rental accommodation throughout the valley – they are similarly priced to Termignon and offer quiet sites in picturesque surroundings.

Mountain refuges

The range of refuges in the mountains is very welcome whether as a base for a multi-day adventure, a single night as a launch pad to a summit or just for a welcome drink or spot of lunch. Many of them are owned by the French Alpine Club (CAF), while others are owned by the national park (PNV) and some are privately run. Costs are broadly similar but do vary from hut to hut, with demi-pension (three-course evening meal, dormitory bed and breakfast) costing around €40 in 2011.