Refuge de la Selle - Hiking
Description
A long walk up the Vallon de la Selle to explore a breathtaking world of glaciers and rocks!
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Starting point: Saint Christophe en Oisans
Height gain: 1 173 m
Total duration: 3 1/2 hours
Distance: 7.3 km
ROUTE
Start from either St Christophe or from the small car park in Les Prés, a hamlet just above St Christophe.
The path climbs up through the Vallon de la Selle, revealing waterfalls and fascinating plant life. The last hour of the walk features magnificent views over the Selle glacier, which can be reached after an additional hour of walking.
EXTRA INFO
The mountain hut is a modern building perched on a rocky promontory, welcoming bother hikers and climbers.
Technical informations
8.2 km
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max. 2623 m
min. 1638 m
1173 m
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Accessibility | ||||
Styles : MountainTerroir | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Départ au hameau des Prés.
A la sortie de St Christophe en montant à la Bérarde, prendre la petite route à gauche en direction de l'Eyrette et des Prés. Continuer tout au bout de la route et se garer. Un panneau indique le Refuge de la Selle. I
Refuge de la Selle
Remonter le Vallon de la Selle jusqu'au Refuge. Panorama splendide. Possibilité de poursuivre jusqu'au glacier.
Points of interest
Refuge de la Selle -
The torrent below the Col de Lauze, our water supply source, has dried up after several days of unseasonably hot weather. We can no longer operate or welcome guests. The refuge is forced to close early.The Vallon de la Selle is dominated by this panoramic refuge with its bold architecture. It's a welcoming place for mountaineers, climbers and hikers approaching the glacier. 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 under the setting sun, card games with friends for an evening and good food. Ideal for preparing for the next day's race! SUMMER : All-day dining. Home-made desserts. Things to do from the refuge: mountaineering, climbing, hiking... Reservations strongly advised 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! SPRING ski touring
Artist in residence at the Refuge de la Selle
Sarah Feuillas takes the high ground to immerse herself in the Lavey valley. Organised by the association L'envers des pentes, the refuges of the Vénéon receive various artists in residenceOrganised by the Grenoble association "L'envers des pentes", the Vénéon mountain huts welcome a variety of artists in residence. h:
Date and time
- From 15/05/2024 to 31/10/2024
- From 15/05/2025 to 31/10/2025
Additional information
Environments
Mountain location
Mountain view
Updated by
Oisans Tourisme - 08/04/2024
www.oisans.com
Report a problem
Open period
From 15/05 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 80 50 01
Email : info-berarde@oisans.com
Website : www.oisans.com/stations-et-villages/saint-christophe-oisans-berarde/
Location complements
Inside the Ecrins National Park boundary; no dogs allowed, even on a lead.
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