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Bans Refuge

Refuge des Bans
Sur le sentier du refuge des Bans
Sentier du refuge des Bans
Credit : Jean-Philippe Telmon - PNE

Description

In a breathtaking setting this family hike takes you to a welcoming refuge. Take the track of the car park to the left.At the first crossroads, take the track to the right which is the only way to the Bans Refuge. It goes beside the Bans torrents on the left bank, firstly beside the water, and then an elevated path. In the sunshine, the path crosses a variety of environments, several streams and passes in front of a small pond, an ideal spot for a rest before entering a more mineral atmosphere. The route does not present any particular difficulties; only a short passage equipped with cables on a rocky shelf under the refuge. The cirque of high mountains and glaciers at the bottom of this splendid wild valley give a very « alpine » atmosphere to this easy hike.The descent follows the same path. 

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
8.3 km
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Starting point

Lat : 44.831197Lng : 6.401778

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Departure

Entre-les-Aygues, Vallouise

Ambiance

« In the month of June, it is frequent that patches of snow remain at the edge of the track leading to Bans Refuge. One day, wanting to photograph a chamois, a hiker injured himself on a boulder passing over a patch of snow. We had to alert the ambulance crew who had to come and get him with the helicopter. »Blandine Delenatte and Jean-Philippe Telmon, park rangers in Vallouise 

Access

In Vallouise, take the direction to Puy Aillaud. In Villard, continue straight on to the road that crosses the hamlet to reach the car park at Entre les Aygues. NB. This little road is closed in Winter and can be open quite early in the Spring depending on the frequency of avalanches.

Advised parking

Car park at Entre-les-Aygues

Public transport

Bus from  Argentière-les-Ecrins to Vallouise. From Vallouise to Entre-les-Aygues, shuttle service must be reserved 36h in advance.

Advice

Follow the itinerary and avoid crossing patches of snow. 

Is in the midst of the park

The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾