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!
You will find on the spot, in addition to exceptional views on the stars, an orientation table.
A breathtaking panorama awaits you: Ecrins, Mercantour, Provence, Mediterranean and even the Pyrenees! Meal and night at the refuge (16 places) where you will become aware that water and energy saving are essential...

In the evening, an astronomer will show you the sky through a telescope under the dome of the Observatory. It is advised to bring very warm clothes, because at this altitude the climate is mountainous!

After the night at the refuge, you can have your breakfast with a panoramic view ...

Services

Services

Terrace

Accessibility

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Rates

From 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025

From 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025
Night
€20.00

Child rate per night
€16.00

Breakfast
€8.00

Breakfast (child)
€6.00

Picnic to take away
€12.00

Half board (pp)
€52.00

Half-board (child)
€40.00

Tourist taxes
€0.88

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 2025 until 31 October 2025 - 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 17 October 2025 at 17:46
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Verdon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 612713)
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