With its bold architecture, perched at the bottom of the Selle valley, this warm and welcoming place welcomes mountaineers, climbers and hikers approaching the glacier.
The refuge is also guarded in spring for ski mountaineering.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Parking des Prés (1475 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,173 m
Round trip time: 4h one way, 3h return
Distance: 8.2 km

The refuge is located at the end of the Vallon du Diable, an absolutely grandiose mineral site. Since 1878, once you're up there, it's time to relax: aperitifs in the setting sun, card games with your companions for the evening and good food. Ideal for preparing for the next day's race!

SPRING
ski touring

SUMMER
All-day dining. Home-made desserts.
Things to do from the refuge: mountaineering, climbing, hiking.
Reservations strongly advised

In summer, you may come across herds of cattle grazing in alpine pastures, so avoid them wherever possible.

WINTER
Off-piste from La Grave and Les Deux Alpes
Ice cascades in the valley
The old refuge is used as a "winter refuge" outside the guarding season: 12 places with woollen blankets, some crockery, no water, no gas, no heating, no electricity and no toilet.

Please leave this area clean, take your garbage downstairs, and close the windows and doors! If you have any problems, please call the janitor on 06.03.49.39.98!