Refuge de l'observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran

  • Refuge
Elevation : 1905m
Le Mont-Chiran, Route du Chiran, 04330 Blieux
Former site of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, the Mont-Chiran Observatory, located at 1 905 m, welcomes hikers and those curious about the sky for an unforgettable night under the stars of the Verdon!
In addition to exceptional views of the stars, you will find an orientation table on site.
A breathtaking panorama awaits you: Ecrins, Mercantour, Provence and the Mediterranean. Meals and overnight stay at the refuge in dormitories for 4. There are 16 places. Please note that we do not have a water source, so water is limited, you will not be able to take a shower and the toilets are dry.

In the evening, an astronomer will show you the sky through a telescope under the dome of the observatory. We recommend that you bring very warm clothing, as the climate at this altitude is mountainous!

After spending the night at the refuge, you can enjoy breakfast with a panoramic view...

Services

Services

Terrace

Accessibility

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Rates

From 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026

From 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026
Night
€20.00

Breakfast
€8.00

Breakfast (child)
€6.00

Picnic to take away
€12.00

Half board (pp)
€52.00

Half-board (child)
€40.00

Evening meal: €24 adults, €18 children

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Capacity

Capacity

16 Person(s)

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 16 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 May 2026 until 31 October 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Refuge de l'observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran
Elevation : 1905m
Le Mont-Chiran, Route du Chiran, 04330 Blieux
  • www.refuge-observatoire-mont-chiran.fr

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • High mountain

Access

Access
  • From Blieux : 3h
    From Majastres : 3h
    From Les Chauvets : 2h30
Updated on 06 January 2026 at 13:48
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Verdon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 612713)
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