Refuge de la Selle - Hiking from Saint Christophe en Oisans

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.TECHNICAL INFORMATION Start: Parking des Prés (1475 m) Difference in altitude: 1,173 m Duration round trip: 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 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! In summer, you'll come across herds of cattle in the mountain pastures, so try to avoid them as far as possible.