In a glacial high altitude, mineral environment, we welcome hikers and mountaineers who are passing by, or who want to stay overnight. Weather permitting, the refuge offers an exceptional and unforgettable view of the Dome and the Barre des Écrins.
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The current refuge, which was built in the 60s, is a rustic building made of dressed stone. It has minimal comfort. In bad weather, the temperature inside falls rapidly, the wood stove in the dining room is used in the spring and in the event of bad weather. In April and May (sometimes even in June) we melt the snow on the stoves or the roof of the refuge and the precious water is used for cooking and cleaning. Towards mid-June, it is possible to get melt water from the water catchment area situated above the refuge. The water flows through a pipe on the rock face, and the water supply is therefore totally dependent on the temperature and weather conditions at a given moment. The refuge has four toilets and two sink areas with cold water...they are therefore closed when it freezes. As for drinking water, we can provide 1½-litre bottles.
The electricity supply is generated solely by solar panels. It is stored in batteries that ensure the minimum necessary supply for running the refuge (office, lighting, fridge, freezers and kitchen appliances). Irregular sunshine, means we are not able to charge your cameras, phones, etc.
Sleeping arrangements: the refuge is made up of 5 dormitories. They organised over two levels (partitions). The dormitories have fitted sheets, pillows and blankets. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
In the winter, when there is no warden, 40 places are still available. We leave a few blankets, but strongly advise bringing a good sleeping bag as there is no heating. There is no gas and very few kitchen appliances. A fee, set by the FFCAM is requested for using the refuge during this period. There is an urn in the first entrance hall where you can put the fee.
Rubbish:
As always, in the mountains, you are responsible for taking your rubbish back with you. Rubbish from the refuge is sorted and taken down to the valley by helicopter. Management of the refuge is organised in such a way as to limit the number of helicopter trips. Therefore, we request that visitors take away their own rubbish.
The electricity supply is generated solely by solar panels. It is stored in batteries that ensure the minimum necessary supply for running the refuge (office, lighting, fridge, freezers and kitchen appliances). Irregular sunshine, means we are not able to charge your cameras, phones, etc.
Sleeping arrangements: the refuge is made up of 5 dormitories. They organised over two levels (partitions). The dormitories have fitted sheets, pillows and blankets. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
In the winter, when there is no warden, 40 places are still available. We leave a few blankets, but strongly advise bringing a good sleeping bag as there is no heating. There is no gas and very few kitchen appliances. A fee, set by the FFCAM is requested for using the refuge during this period. There is an urn in the first entrance hall where you can put the fee.
Rubbish:
As always, in the mountains, you are responsible for taking your rubbish back with you. Rubbish from the refuge is sorted and taken down to the valley by helicopter. Management of the refuge is organised in such a way as to limit the number of helicopter trips. Therefore, we request that visitors take away their own rubbish.
The current refuge, which was built in the 60s, is a rustic building made of dressed stone. It has minimal comfort. In bad weather, the temperature inside falls rapidly, the wood stove in the dining room is used in the spring and in the event of bad weather. In April and May (sometimes even in June) we melt the snow on the stoves or the roof of the refuge and the precious water is used for cooking and cleaning. Towards mid-June, it is possible to get melt water from the water catchment area...
Services
Services
Independently Managed
Breakfast
Half-board
Restaurant
Picnic hampers
Rates
Rates
From 15 March 2025 to 28 September 2025
Until 28 September 2025
Night
29.50€
CAF member rate per night
14.75€
Breakfast
9€
Picnic to take away
10€
Dinner
27€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank and post office cheques
Travellers Cheque
CashCapacity
Capacity
116 Person(s)
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 14 March 2025 - Open everyday
From 15 March 2025 until 28 September 2025 - Open everyday
From 29 September 2025 until 14 March 2026 - Open everyday
Dates to be confirmed
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
Access
Access
- Walking route: from the Pré de Mme Carle (end of spring and summer)... go in the same direction as for the Glacier Blanc refuge, then follow the path to the west, and take a foothold on the glacier and head up to refuge on the rocky headland. Beware, depending on the ice conditions and your abilities on the glacier, it is advisable to stay on the path with the white marking that continues up the moraine and stops on the flattest part of the glacier. You will then need to climb up the glacier a short time to just below the headland where the refuge is.
Climb: 1300 m
Time: Approx. 4½ hours
