Summer
Access
From beginner to more seasoned, the different trails
of hiking allow to satisfy all the hikers.
From the Intermediate Cable Car Station - 2400 m
Count 1 hour of walking on a path
without great difficulty even for families.
Small +: With half-board at the refuge, enjoy
a discount on the cable car pass.
From La Grave - 1450 m
Nice walk in the forest which allows
to reach the refuge in about 3 hours.​
By the Fréaux path - 1350 m
A sportier and more demanding path which
allows you to reach the refuge in less than 2h30! ​
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From the Ruillans cable car station - 3200 m
Mineral atmosphere, obligatory stop at the Col du Lac for
an unforgettable view of the Girose glacier.​
Count 1h30 of descent on a rocky path.​
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Small +: after the effort you can
refresh yourself at the Puy Vachier lake
Opening
From mid-June to mid-september
Contact us to know the exact dates.
Lodging
In addition to the traditional dormitories and the panoramic room, try the "donkey hut", a small private hut with 11 places 100m from the refuge.
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Possibility to make you a picnic for your ride the next day.
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Food services
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All day long, Annie welcomes you for a drink or to taste her famous blueberry pie.
You can also admire the landscape while having a bite to eat on the terrace facing La Meije...
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