Evariste Chancel refuge (2508 m) has 39 beds and is located on a terrace overlooking the valley of the Romanche river and La Grave village, where you will enjoy a magnificent viewpoint over the valley of the Haute Romanche.
In summer, the refuge can be reached from the cable car station along the Puy Vachier lake (1 h). For the more sporty, there's also a trail from La Grave (3 h). Easy routes.
With half-board at the refuge, get a discount on the return cable car ride to the 2400 station.
*In summer from the refuge:
Mountaineering: le Râteau, le Pic de la Grave.
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave.
Fishing: Puy Vachier lake.
Mountain biking: For the more adept, there's a mountain bike track leading to the refuge.
In WINTER, the refuge is accessible only by skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers. The snow is ungroomed, the trails unmarked, and it's this difference that attracts true mountain lovers.
*In winter from the refuge: Off-piste skiing / Mountaineering
In winter, the last ascent with the Glaciers de la Meije cable cars is free if you buy a ski pass for the following day!
Attention during Winter opening and closing dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. It is highly recommended to call before boarding and being accompanied by a mountain guide or a French Ski Instructor.
With half-board at the refuge, get a discount on the return cable car ride to the 2400 station.
*In summer from the refuge:
Mountaineering: le Râteau, le Pic de la Grave.
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave.
Fishing: Puy Vachier lake.
Mountain biking: For the more adept, there's a mountain bike track leading to the refuge.
In WINTER, the refuge is accessible only by skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers. The snow is ungroomed, the trails unmarked, and it's this difference that attracts true mountain lovers.
*In winter from the refuge: Off-piste skiing / Mountaineering
In winter, the last ascent with the Glaciers de la Meije cable cars is free if you buy a ski pass for the following day!
Attention during Winter opening and closing dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. It is highly recommended to call before boarding and being accompanied by a mountain guide or a French Ski Instructor.
Services
Services
Terrace
Animals accepted
- Activities
- Cycle sports
- Mountain biking
- Water sports
- Ski
- Pedestrian sports
- Snow surfing
- Free ride
- Telemark skiing
- Climbing
- Climbing sports
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Amenities
- Shower
- Family bedroom
- Bunk beds
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Equipment
- Restaurant
- Soal hot water
- Cheese fondue set
- Board games
- Terrace
- Sustainable development
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Rain water collectors
- Outhouse
- Book shop
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Independently Managed
- Full-board
- Breakfast
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Guarded refuge in winter
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
From 14 June 2025 to 14 September 2025
From 14 June 2025 to 14 September 2025
Night
From €25.00
Breakfast
€20.00
Half board (pp)
€55.00
Half-board (child)Children under 14
€40.00
Lunch: €12 to €20
Summer: Return trip 2400m + 1/2 board: €67 for adults, €57 for children.
With half-board, get a return cable car ride up to 3200m for €30.
Winter: Last cable car ride free with purchase of next day's ski pass.
Summer: Return trip 2400m + 1/2 board: €67 for adults, €57 for children.
With half-board, get a return cable car ride up to 3200m for €30.
Winter: Last cable car ride free with purchase of next day's ski pass.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashCapacity
Capacity
39 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 39 Maximum number of people
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Walkers/hikers
- Children
- Anglers welcome
- Mountain bikers
- Groups
Openings
Openings
From 14 June 2025 until 14 September 2025 - Open everyday
Open 24 hours a day.
Reopening mid December 2025
Reopening mid December 2025
From 13 December 2025 until 12 April 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Evarist Chancel Mountain Hut
- www.refuge-chancel.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Close to GR footpath
- Waterside
- Lake view
- Mountain location
- Accessible by ski
- High mountain
- Village 2 km away
Access
Access
- Located 3 km far from Villar d'Arene
Summer walking from the middle station of the cable car of Les Glaciers de la Meije (about 1 hour walk) or from the village of La Grave ( about 3 hours walk )
Access during Winter, by ski from the upper arrival station of the cable car or by ski touring , starting from the village of La Grave.
