Three days From l'Alpe du Pin to La Lavey

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.

In the heart of Oisans, the Lavey refuge is ideal for discovering mountain pasture life with its sheep, chamois, marmots, and accessing lakes, ridges, or glaciers! Camille & Ludmilla will delight you with their warm welcome and their colorful cuisine!Located at an altitude of 1797 m, a 2-hour walk from the hamlet of Champhorrent on an easy path going up the Muande torrent, you reach a place of privileged exchanges, sharing of emotions between climbers, hikers and people of the mountain. Family refuge and original cuisine. At the refuge you will find everything you need for this particular adventure: - The cover: from refreshments to full meals, including small snacks. Sweet and savory delicacies at any time. - Dormitories: equipped with mattresses, pillows and duvets. - Guardians: to welcome you, inform you, advise and guide you in the choice of your routes. At the foot of glaciers and accessible lakes, fauna, flora, herds meet you and each of you, from the smallest to the largest, from the contemplative to the adventurer, from the climber to the walker, will find satisfaction. Respect the legislation of the Ecrins National Park.