Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 57 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc national des Écrins (cœur)
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Location: Pelvoux, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France
One of the most popular cabins in the region, at the bottom of Glacier Blanc. For some, this refuge is the final station, for others the starting point for expeditions to the glacier or surrounding peaks, including the Barre des Écrins (4,101m)
March 2, 2023
Glacier Blanc will not be visible from the hut for many more years.
September 7, 2022
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