©Denis Lavenant
©B.Boone
The mountain hut is located in the heart of an alpine area particularly conducive for hiking during Summer as well as Winter. It also provides an ideal stopover on the GR54 from the well known Tour de l'Oisans. The winter shelter open for 6 people, wood, gas, dishes, blanket.
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Be welcome at Polyte's mountain hut (nickname of the last inhabitant of the place)
We built the chalet at the heart of Natura 2000 Goleon - Emparis area
Without any difficulty of access, the mountain hut is located in the valley de la Buffe, 6 kilometers far from the hamlet of Le Chazelet, facing la Meije (3983 m) and its wonderful glacier
The chalet is the ideal place to be for climbing the peak of Mas de la Grave, which with its 3021 m is "one of the most beautiful panoramic viewpoint...
We built the chalet at the heart of Natura 2000 Goleon - Emparis area
Without any difficulty of access, the mountain hut is located in the valley de la Buffe, 6 kilometers far from the hamlet of Le Chazelet, facing la Meije (3983 m) and its wonderful glacier
The chalet is the ideal place to be for climbing the peak of Mas de la Grave, which with its 3021 m is "one of the most beautiful panoramic viewpoint...
- TipsTake a look at "les chemins d'avant" to get an idea of some of the area's pleasant hikes, including the small loop n°5, which takes you to the refuge via the "Combettes" or "Orliers" trails, which are much prettier than the 4x4 track at the bottom of the valley.
You can also reach the Emparis plateau via the "Brèche". ![Ils s'engagent]()
The refuge is also called "chez Polyte", the nickname of the last owner of a ruined alpine house. Denis and his son Victor decided to turn it into a mountain refuge. A successful gamble. After 2 years of titanic work, the Refuge du Pic du Mas de Grave opens its doors.
At an altitude of 1944 m, the building is totally self-sufficient in energy: wood-burning stove, solar hot water, photovoltaic panels. A captured spring supplies the water. Whether you're here for a short stopover or want to put down your bag for a few days, the modern, cosy refuge offers rooms for 2 and small dormitories. With delicious, comforting meals, a sauna and incredible views of the Meije massif, it's the ideal place for a break from the hectic pace of modern life.
Services
Terrace
Animals accepted
- Amenities
- Duvet
- Hot showers
- Pay shower
- Shared WC
- Bunk beds
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- Equipment
- Soal hot water
- Board games
- Terrace
- Sauna
- Sustainable development
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Outhouse
- Book shop
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Breakfast
- Booking obligatory
- Bivouac
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Guarded refuge in winter
- Horse hotel
- Drinking water
Rates
Night
28€
Breakfast
11€
Half board (pp)
56€
Tourist taxes
0.66€
Night
28€
Breakfast
11€
Half board (pp)
56€
Tourist taxes
0.66€
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CashCapacity
34 Person(s)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 32 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 17 January 2025 until 22 March 2025 - Open everyday
From 15 June 2025 until 19 September 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Refuge du Pic du Mas de la Grave - Chez Polyte
- refugedupicdumasdelagrave.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain location
- Riverside
- Waterside
- Accessible by ski
Access
- Technical informations :
- altitude: 1944 m
- altitude difference: 250m
- access time: 1h30
SUMMER = From Le Chazelet village parking, take the wide track that will lead you to the three hamlets of Les Rivets (about 30 minutes). Count about 1h30.
WINTER = Take the same route as in Summer but, arrived at the "Croix de Tuf", turn right towards the sheepfold of Orliers. (Count 1h30 to 2h startin from Le Chazelet village)
