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Refuge de l'observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran

Refuge in 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!

  • 3rd highest observatory in France, 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...
    3rd highest observatory in France, 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 ...
  • Environment
    • Mountain location
    • High mountain
  • Capacity
    • Accommodation :  16 Person(s)
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 16  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Activities
    • Hike on foot
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Pedestrian sports
  • Amenities
    • No-smoking
    • Fireplace / Wood burning stove
    • Bunk beds
    • Family bedroom
    • Duvet
  • Equipment
    • Bar
    • Terrace
    • Book shop
    • Orientation board
    • Defibrillator
    • Sustainable development
    • Restaurant
    • Outhouse
    • Waste management
    • Photovoltaic panel
    • Rain water collectors
    • Board games
    • Loan of games
  • Services
    • Breakfast
    • Bivouac
    • Half-board
    • Restaurant
    • Picnic hampers
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Paylib
  • From April 29, 2023 to November 5, 2023
  • Night
    20 €
  • Child rate per night
    15 €

    • Up to 12 years old

  • Bed and breakfast
    28 €
  • Breakfast
    8 €

    • Children's rate: 6 € until 12 years old

  • Picnic to take away
    12 €
  • Half board (pp)
    52 €
  • Half-board (child)
    36 €

    • Up to 12 years old

  • Astronomy evenings every evening (depending on weather conditions), June, July, August and on request May, September, October.
    Rates : 20 € / pers. - 12 € until 12 years old.
Openings
Openings
  • From April 29, 2023 until November 5, 2023
    Open Everyday
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