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Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking

Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking
Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking
Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking
Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking
Hut de l'Alpe du Pin - Hiking

Description

The path goes up the mountainside opposite Saint Christophe en Oisans. There are lovely views during the climb and you are rewarded with a little stone mountain hut, overlooking the valley from its lookout point.

Little-known and discreet, the Alpe du Pin refuge has everything to delight your heart, mind and... calves. You can count on a warm welcome and delicious meals from the wardens.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Saint Christophe en Oisans
Ascent: 535 m
Duration: 1h45
Distance: 2.8 km
Level: easy

MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds): trails n°528 (to the refuge), 534, 529 and 530
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET

ITINERARIES
- From the hamlet of Les Granges, below St Christophe en Oisans, descend to the Vénéon torrent. Then take the path that twists and turns at the foot of the Pisse waterfall to the Alpe du Pin flat, then to the Refuge (1h30 from Les Granges).

THINGS TO SEE ALONG THE WAY
Froide Pisse waterfall

THINGS TO KNOW
The wardens offer very tasty snacks and can give you information on these routes from the Refuge.

Technical informations

This circuit was updated on: 13/04/2024
1.9 km
1 h 45 mn
max. 1801 m
min. 1270 m
535 m
Styles : HikingMountainTerroir
Public : Family

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Starting point

38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
Lat : 44.945003Lng : 6.174394

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5-day gourmet tour

A self-guided tour exploring the Massif des Écrins. From one day to the next, staying at huts, gîtes and hotels, the wardens and restaurateurs invite you to taste their local specialities. This tour is for walkers with a good level of fitness.1st day: 3h30 walk / 621 m height gain / starting from the Plan du Lac, Lanchatra and night at the Alpe du Pin hut. 2nd day : 5h walk / 607m height gain, into the Vallon de la Mariande, followed by Souchey and La Lavey Night at La Lavey hut. 3rd day: 5h walk / 737m height gain Lac des Fétoules, Les Rajas, Champhorent, Champébran, Pré Clot. Night at the Gîte d'Etape Les Arias in a dorm. 4th day: 5h walk / 1070m height gain Plat de la Selle, St Christophe and museum visit. Night either in a dorm at the Cordée next door (with access to the hammam) or in a comfortable room at the Relais des Écrins gite. 5th day: 5h walk / 677m height gain Les Près, Miroir des Fétoules and the Peyssa orientation table, Le Puy and back to Plan du Lac.

Association la Ville 38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
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Mountain hut l'Alpe du Pin

Little-known and discreet, the Alpe du Pin refuge has everything it takes to delight your heart, mind and ... calves! You can count on a warm welcome and good food from Carine, the janitor.The refuge is set on a magnificent belvedere, so you'll be able to explore the landscape and hike in the midst of unspoilt nature. Around the refuge you'll find many activities such as hiking (tour du grand Cond, lac de la Mariande, lac du Salude, col de la Mariande...), mountaineering (tête de Lauranoure, col de la haute pisse...) and climbing (2 big routes in the pierroux, 3 routes around the Froude Pisse waterfall). Built in 1947, the refuge has retained the modesty of its origins over the decades, while reasonably adapting its comfort to today's requirements. In 2019, installation of a solar cooker Here, everything is homemade with local and seasonal products, some of which are organic. Oisans honey from Ecrin de Miel, Goodwin beers from Bourg-d'Oisans, meat and charcuterie from Ferme du Rochail, cheeses from Villard-Reculas and Ornon, flour from Trieves, eggs from Nord-Isere... Enjoy croziflette, donkey ears, blueberry tart and chocolate fondant. Various snacks available at all times. Half-board and picnics available. If you're planning to eat in a refuge, or even ask for a picnic, it's best to make a reservation in advance. The refuges have limited stocks, and in any case they are sized according to their capacity... While bivouacs are tolerated in the vicinity of the refuges (check with the wardens), campers are not counted in the stocks. Remember to call the wardens to book your meal if you wish to take advantage of the comfort of this service.

Les Granges 38530 St Christophe en Oisans 38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
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8 days trek

At each stage, whether at mountain huts, overnight gites or hotels, the wardens and restaurant owners invite you to explore the Valley. This circuit is for experienced hikers.1st day: Map of the lake - Alpe du pin 625m D + / 3h30 walk / 5.5 km 2nd day: Alpe du pin - Mariande valley - Lavey 550m D + / 4h30 walk / 7.7 km 3rd day: Lavey - les Etages - la Bérarde 325m D + / 4h walk 4th day: La Bérarde - Etançons valley 730m D + / 3h30 walk / 7 km 5th day: Le Châtelleret - la Bérarde - Écrins Temple 700m D + / 4h30 walk / 12 km 6th day: Écrins Temple - Vallon de la Pilatte 580m D + / 4h walk / 7 km 7th day: Pré Clot - Selle dish - St Christophe 1070m D + / 5h walk Please choose your night in St Christophe: 8th day: Pré Clot - Cuculet - Mirror - le Puy - Lake map 677m D + / 5h walk

Association la Ville 38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
- Oisans Tourisme -
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Tour Gourmand 4 days

Tour in freedom to discover the Massif des Ecrins. Over the stages between shelters, gite and hotel, keepers and restaurateurs invite you to discover their specialties. This tour is destined to good walkers.1st day: 3h30 walk / 621 m / departure from Le Plan du Lac, Lanchatra and night at the Alpe du Pin hut. 2nd day: 5h walk / D + 607m direction Le Vallon de la Mariande then Souchey and Lavey Night at the Lavey hut. 3rd day: 5h walk / D + 737m Lac des Fétoules, the Rajas, Champhorent, Champébran, Pré Clot Overnight at Gîte d'étape Les Arias in dormitory. 4th day: 5h walk / D + 677 m Departure for St Christophe with visit of the museum then the Pres, Miroir, Puy and return to Le Plan du lac

Association la Ville 38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
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Tour Gourmand - 3 days

Tour in freedom to discover the Massif des Ecrins. Over the stages between shelters, gite and hotel, keepers and restaurateurs invite you to discover their specialties. This tour is destined to good walkers.1st day: 3h30 walk / 621 m / departure from the lake map, Lanchatra and night at the Alpe du Pin refuge. 2nd day: 5h walk / D + 607m direction Le Vallon de la Mariande then Le Clot, Champhorent, Champébran, Pré Clot Overnight at Gîte d'Etape Les Arias in dormitory. 3rd day: 5h walk / D + 677 m Departure for St Christophe with visit of the museum then the Pres, Miroir, Puy and return Plan du lac

Association la Ville 38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
- Oisans Tourisme -
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Plants, yoga and massage at the Alpe du Pin refuge

Gathering and cooking wild plants, yoga, initiation to intuitive massage... This wilderness immersion with Myriam, from l'Arbre et la Main, will be a real breath of fresh air in complete tranquility.3 half-day workshops offered by l'Arbre et la Main: - Wild plant gathering and cooking workshop around the refuge - Yoga and meditation workshop on the mountain pasture - Intuitive massage workshop Meals and accommodation available on reservation at the refuge.

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Soirée contes au refuge de l'Alpe du Pin

soirée contes Réservation recommandée

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Soirée contes à l'Alpe du pin

Soirée contes avec Sarah Locar Réservation recommandée

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Date and time

  • From 15/05/2024 to 30/10/2024
  • From 15/05/2025 to 30/10/2025

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Oisans Tourisme - 08/04/2024
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Open period

From 15/05 to 30/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Location complements

Opposite the village of Saint Christophe en Oisans

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1 bis rue Humbert 38520 Le Bourg d'Oisans France

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