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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.
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During summer the refuge is accessible from the cable car station along Lake Puy Vachier (1h). For the more energetic, there is also a trail from La Grave (3h) Easy trails.
*To do in summer, starting from the refuge: Mountaineering: The Râteau , the Pic de la Grave
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave
Fishing in Lake Puy Vachier
In winter, the refuge is accessible only on skis (skiing, snowboarding, telemark ...). The snow is not groomed, trails are not marked, and that's...
*To do in summer, starting from the refuge: Mountaineering: The Râteau , the Pic de la Grave
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave
Fishing in Lake Puy Vachier
In winter, the refuge is accessible only on skis (skiing, snowboarding, telemark ...). The snow is not groomed, trails are not marked, and that's...
Services
Terrace
Animals accepted
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Activities
- Free ride
- Telemark skiing
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Snow surfing
- Climbing sports
- Mountain biking
- Ski
- Cycle sports
- Water sports
- Pedestrian sports
- Amenities
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Bunk beds
- Shower
- Family bedroom
- Equipment
- Terrace
- Book shop
- Sustainable development
- Restaurant
- Outhouse
- Soal hot water
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Rain water collectors
- Cheese fondue set
- Board games
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Independently Managed
- Full-board
- Breakfast
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Guarded refuge in winter
Rates
From 21 December 2024 to 27 April 2025
Night
From 25€
Breakfast
From 20€
Half board (pp)
From 55€
Half-board (child)
From 40€
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashCapacity
39 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 39 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 27 April 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Evarist Chancel Mountain Hut
- www.refuge-chancel.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain location
- Lake view
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Waterside
- High mountain
- Accessible by ski
- Village 2 km away
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.
