Discover the wild beauty at CAMPING LE SERRE DU LAC, Chorges

This excursion, which takes you past the Lac de St-Apollinaire and its forested surroundings, constitutes a real pool of biodiversity. From the car park, follow the right-hand shore of the lake and take the track running uphill to the left, next to the water fountain. After the hairpin bend, carry straight on and continue along the track as it rises. When you come to the electricity pylons, turn left. When you are on the forest road, head left and fork onto the track on the right heading towards the Aiguilles de Chabrières and the Cabane de Joubelle. The Forest Centre ("Maison Forestière") is a short distance further up. Sheltered from the sun, with picnic amenities.

A world apart is waiting to be discovered in the shadows of the forest. Travel through it to discover the riches it has to offer. From the car park, take the track opposite which leads into the forest. After a few metres, take the path on the left. At the next intersection, head right towards Pierre Arnoux. At the next intersection, go straight ahead. Turn left onto the forest road ("La route forestière") and a few metres further down, take the path on the right (1). Follow the GRP (regional long-distance trail) route and then at the next intersection take the track on the right. You return to the forest track and turn right. A short distance further up, take the path on the left. Continue through the forest and when you come to the track again, go right and then take the path opposite (there-and-back walk to the spring). When you come to the top of the clearing, you have reached Pierre Arnoux. Make a there-and-back detour to the belvedere by going to the left of the mountain refuge. Back at the refuge, go along the silver birch walk to return to the car park. Then, turn left at the place called « l'Empouyère » (2)When you come to the spring, take the downhill track on the left (3). At the forested track in the forest of the district of Savines-le-Lac, cross the track and continue straight ahead. Cross the track again and go straight ahead. At the next intersection, when you come to the fitness trail amenities, turn right. (4) Then take the wooden walkway on the left. Go past the water storage facility and the aqueduct. Immediately after this, take the path on the left which follows the water course. When you reach the Savines-le-Lac road, go left. Follow the path that runs along the right-hand side of the road for 1 kilometre, which brings you back to the car park.

The route crosses the forest then the mountain pastures, leading to Pic de Morgon, from where the view over the two parts of the Serre-Ponçon lake is truly striking.From the Pierre Arnoux car park (1285 m), head for the Fontaine des Miracles track. Turn left into the track and go as far as the beginning of the path with some log steps. Follow the path right across the forest, then, after a few bends, climb up the ladders on a small rocky bar. Continue along the winding path and you pass a source just before arriving at the gates of Morgon. Once in the corrie, follow the track, then the path. You arrive near a shepherd’s cabin, respecting the peace and quiet, before tackling the ascent, which is often eroded in the cargneule rock. Don’t cut across the loops, which worsens the erosion. If you veer to the right you will pass a metal cylinder placed on the crest in the year 2000 at the same time as another that can still be seen on Mont Orel. Go up to the summit across the flat area below it. On the way back, follow the same route in the other direction. You can also follow the crest southwards towards Tête de la Vieille (short passage through the rock) to arrive at a path going down to the corrie and passing near Lake Morgon and the Saint Pierre sanctuary.

Serre Ponçon dam, the little sea of the Southern Alps, the water tower of Provence 1) At the rond-point du barrage, turn right onto the D3 towards Rousset. At the EDF sign, head up towards the Serre Ponçon dam and stay on the main road. At the Muséoscope du Lac junction, turn left to reach Rousset-village (2km). Cross Rousset, choosing the options on the left, staying on the main road and then climbing the gravel path.2) At the Pré du Laus pass, climb to the right and then to the left. Follow this main track to the Espinasse solar farm. At the solar farm, climb steeply to the right. At the barrier, continue along the track to the left. Stay on the main road as far as Vière. At Vière (alt 1201m) turn right towards "La Croix des Prés", then stay on the main track.3) At La Croix des Près, (a return left to Mont Colombis is possible). Descend to the main track. Turn left at the road. 4) At the D203, go straight on towards Le Fein and take the first track on the left (Chemin Clot Fouron) then opposite (Chemin des Bonnets). Descend the main hairpin path (with a view of the lake). Keep to the right, then turn left twice. After the steep slope at the edge of the field, turn left.5) At Clôt Minet, turn right at the edge of the forest. At clôt de Mare, turn left and join the D3 road. ( /!) Descend to the left towards Chorges. At Club les Horizons du Lac hotel, take a left and then the 1st right. At Villar, turn left onto Le vieux Chemin. Cross the fields, pass under the railway line and take the old road on the left. At Prevalier, turn left towards Chorges. Cross the railway tracks and turn right. At the bottling plant, turn right at the level crossing. 6) At Chorges station, at the roundabout, head towards the town centre. Pass the Brasserie des Alpes and go straight through the town centre. Before the N94, continue left onto the D9 towards Réallon. At the farm, turn right towards Les Augiers (GR signposted). 7) At Les Augiers, take the track on the left. At the Route des Puy (D109), turn right into the hamlet of L'Eglise. At the church, turn left onto the route de Chabrières. Continue up the main hairpin road. At the viewpoint on the bend, turn right up the Chemin de la Clouisse. After the farm (Patou), turn right. Stay on the level on the main path around the knoll. At the crossroads of 4 tracks, continue straight up the gravel path8) At the D9, continue straight ahead on the route des Gourres and then the route du Pomeyret. At the hamlet of Pomeyret, continue on the main road with its hairpin bends. At the DFCI track F8, continue straight ahead on the GR. At the DFCI marker, turn right onto the Joubelle forest road (DFCI F1 forêt Domaniale de Montguillaume). Go as far as the resort of Réallon9) At the resort, head down to the car park and then the road, leaving the ski lifts behind you. After the 1st hairpin bend, leave the main road at Pra Prunier and turn left towards "Les Gourniers". Then descend to the right, keeping to the main track. Continue downhill then turn slightly right to cross the hamlet of Les Mallets.10) Go up on the left towards Les Granges. Continue on the main track towards Les Gourniers. At Les Tommelles, the track gives way to a road, leading to Les Gourniers.

A varied walk through forests, cattle and sheep pastures and rock with a beautiful view of the Serre Ponçon lake, Les Oucanes and Les Aiguilles de Chabrières. From the car park, take the Joubelle forestry track.  After a bend left, follow it for 500 m. Then take a footpath that leads right and climbs rapidly into the forest, it is way tracked with an orange and a blue spot. Cross the Serre du Mouton pastures (caution, the arrows on the signs are not always correct).  After a flat terrain, the route climbs again to an unobstructed hillcrest from where it is possible to see the Serre Ponçon lake. The route follows the crest that leads to the top of the Chabrières chairlift and an observation point. Continue on the visible footpath (which is now ondicated by a blue spot alone) that descends slightly and continues on a ledge to link up to the foot of the corridor before climbing up again to the Chabrières gap. The footpath continues up and across until it reaches the summit that overlooks the Gap basin. From there it is possible to go to the summit of Chabrières, which takes 15 minutes (steep, non-sign-posted route. Not recommended with children) The footpath skirts the Oucanes and continues down towards the Rougnous plateau that it then crosses. It then winds into a valley and joins up with a footpath coming from the Font-Renarde mountain hut that is visible below. Continue on the footpath and link up with the ski slopes that lead to the car park.

A varied route through woodland, alpine pastures and rocky outcrops, with beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Oucanes and the Aiguilles de Chabrières. From the car park, take the Joubelle forest path. After a bend to the left, continue for about 500 m. Then take a path that veers to the right and rises quickly through the woods. Cross the Serre du mouton mountain pasture. After it levels out, the path climbs back up to an open ridge from which you can see Lake Serre-Ponçon. The route follows the ridge that leads to the top of the Chabrières chairlift and an orientation table. Continue along the clearly visible path, which descends slightly and continues on a balcony to reach the foot of the couloir, which you will climb up to the Brèche de Chabrières (2280 m). The path continues uphill to the ridge overlooking the village of Chorges. The path bypasses the Oucanes and descends across the Rougnous plateau. Continue downhill via a series of switchbacks, then keep right at the crossroads until you reach the ski slopes. Continue downhill to reach the resort.

Below the Aiguilles de Chabrières, this route offers panoramic views of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and the surrounding mountains. From the ski pass ticket office building, turn left towards the forest to join a wide track. Ascend it. At the "Piste de Joubelle" post continue opposite on a slight slope uphill. The balcony trail offers magnificent views of Lake Serre-Ponçon and the mountains of the southern Alps. Stay on the track until you reach picnic tables offering views of the lake and the surrounding peaks. The return journey takes the same route.

This hike takes in the views of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and gives you a close-up view of the Aiguilles de Chabrière. From the ski pass ticket offices, turn left towards the forest to join a wide track. Turn right uphill, then left at the intersection. At the "Piste de Joubelle" post turn right onto the uphill path. Further on, this joins a track that you have to follow uphill. Once you reach a flat area at the edge of the forest, go left, winding through the forest to reach another track higher up which you must take on the way up. This leads to a clearing; cross it and then climb the slope to the right. The path leaves the forest at the "Serre du mouton" post. From here, continue uphill until you reach the first lookout. Go back up the ski slope for 200m, then turn left after some cliffs on a steep climb. Follow the ridge to the top of the station and continue as far as an orientation table beneath the majestic Aiguilles de Chabrières. The return journey takes the same route.

This flower-filled family excursion introduces you to a variety of farming features from a bygone time. From the car park, cross the bridge and at the next crossroads take the road to the left. Go past the houses and on to the end of the road. At the very end, take the path opposite. After passing the Maou Riou mountain stream, head down into the woods following the stream. Carry on downhill and then at the next intersection, go right onto the GR path. When you come to the road, turn right. When you reach the car park in « Charrière de la pisse », take the road on the right towards the church of St-Pélade. This will bring you back to the car park in La Coste.

The village resort of St Léger-les-Mélèzes lives up to its name: the ski slopes, laid out in a larch forest, have the advantage of guaranteeing good quality snow and skiing for all levels.

Chef Mickaël Magdelaine's cuisine is family-style, friendly and generous. Daily specials and à la carte dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. Reservations recommended, open by reservation only in the evening.

A unique day that honors farmers and breeders of our mountains: farmers' market, mini-farm, shows, workshops, round tables, concerts, fireworks ... a rich and rural programming awaits young and old !

A race on snow at sunset with a course offering a stunning panorama!

During the summer, Orcières Merlette 1850 opens its 3 Télémix® lifts so you can access the Rocherousse plateau (2280m) and the Drouvet summit (2650m). The Telemix® of Rocherousse, Drouvet I and Drouvet II are open during the summer season and take you to the altitude area, to enjoy the altitude restaurant in Rocherousse, to take you on the largest zip line in Europe at the top. du Drouvet, or simply go hiking on the many paths of Orcières including the fabulous route of the lakes. Sale of ski passes on the Internet (top-up or 1st purchase): mountain bikes, pedestrians, pool / ice rink tickets.

We offer you a part of Laser Game outdoors! Open to everyone, come and have fun with family or friends! 45-minute sessions upon registration and payment at Gap aventure, places are limited.

Built at the sources of the White Drac, near the disused Champoléon cabin, this refuge with its stone roof offers tasty regional food at lunchtime and copious Alpine meals in the evening. The refuge is easy to access for families: 1 hr 30 mins from the Auberts car park (elevation: 350 m). Large number of hiking trails leaving from the refuge.

Nestled at the foot of the west face of the Sirac, this refuge was built in 2001 from wood and stone. Bright, spacious dormitories with duvets. Hot water showers and indoor toilets. From the refuge, there is a wide range of climbs and hikes: Sirac, Col and Pic de Vallonpierre, Col des Chevrettes, GR 54 footpath, Chabournéou refuge, Tour du Vieux Chaillol. Accessible in 2 hrs 30 mins from Gioberney car park, elevation 700 metres.

Chabournéou unveils a world of mountains and glaciers. This former refuge with its authentic atmosphere provides a fine alternative on the Vieux Chaillol Tour or GR54 footpath. Meals available all day. No picnic room. An authentic refuge in an Alpine setting at the foot of the north face of the Sirac. Easy to access along a path with the evocative name of "the minister's path", the refuge welcomes visitors for the skiing season in spring and for climbing and hiking during the summer. Access in 2 hrs 30 min from the Gioberney car park; 450-metre incline.

Located in Chanteloube, this church is through to date back to 1510. It has retained all its authenticity, with its exposed stone. It is dedicated to Saint James, one of the 12 apostles and one of the first martyrs of the Catholic church. Its recent restoration has made it possible to hold the traditional celebrations there, in honour of Saint James. The purpose of each one is to commemorate a historical event connected with the saint. When he died, he was taken to Compostella in Spain, hence the name of the pilgrim's Way of Saint James to Santiago de Compostella, a religious route passing along the shores of the Serre-Ponçon lake.

The Eurasian jay has a colourful plumage. Its black tail and blue wing streak helps to identify this relatively shy bird. It regularly utters raucous caws, but also frequently imitates the calls of several other species. In late winter, jays assemble in groups and sing as a choir, uttering whistles and chirps in a cheerful chatter. They all display their finest feathers and adopt comical attitudes, in preparation for forming into pairs.

This bird can be identified by its black and white plumage with blue-green tints on the wings and tail. Its tail is remarkably long. It can be found all year round in varied open environments. Its omnivorous diet consists of invertebrates, seeds and berries, small rodents, eggs and nestlings and even human rubbish. Except during the nesting period when it is solitary, the magpie is gregarious species which gathers into rather raucous groups in the winter.

From the Curattes plateau, visitors can enjoy a picnic table and a panoramic view of the Serre-Ponçon lake, with the imposing Morgon peak in the background. You can also see the coastline of the lake, its wild coves and also the port and seaside area of the Bay of Saint-Michel and the famous chapel of the same name. A little further down is the bridge of Savines-le-Lac. The striking landscape also encompasses the many agricultural and forested areas around Serre-Ponçon.

Quaking-grass or briza media is a plant in the family of upright Poaceae and can reach a height of up to 80 cm. The leaves are 2 to 5 mm wide. The heart-shaped hanging spikelets are coloured purple, changing to yellow as they mature. They tremble in the slightest breeze, hence the name. This very common grass is found in meadows and dry grasslands.

This bush is a resinous evergreen conifer. It is characterised by its greenish to blue (glaucous) needles with a white line on their upper side, and fruits resembling blue-black berries. It usually tends to grow in warm environments receiving plenty of sunlight. It grows in grassy or scrub covered areas up to 2,000 metres above sea level.

This is a tall bird (85 to 102 cm). Its white head is adorned with two large black eyebrows. Its back and wings are ash grey, hence its name. Its legs and beak are yellowish in colour. It uses its long, powerful beak to catch large prey (fish, amphibians etc.). In flight, its neck is folded back forming an «S». This species is wholly protected by regulations.

This lizard can be spotted from April through to late September. The species is in hibernation for the rest of the year. It hunts in areas with dense vegetation and feeds primarily on insects and invertebrates. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, that is to say, during the breeding season only, the males have bright blue colouring on the throat and sides of the head. Mating takes place around May. The males engage in fights, in which they occasionally lose their tails.

The oak has a dark grey bark which is deeply fissured. Its lobed leaves, downy on their undersides, remain dried out on the tree until the spring. The fruits, called acorns, ripen in the autumn. The oak can grow at up to 1,500 metres above sea level, on well exposed slopes. Also called the white oak, the downy oak is well known for hosting truffles among its roots. This fungus develops 30 to 40 cm underground, and the difficulty in finding it makes it a culinary delicacy.

Just 18 to 26 mm long, this little insect has a black head which looks a little like a helmet. The female can be told apart from the male by the presence of a third long appendage at the rear of the body. The cricket’s song is heard from April onwards. The male sings his chirping song from the entrance to his burrow. The fertile females lay their eggs in the ground, which remain there for two weeks before the larvae emerge.

It is the ideal place to take a gourmet break in our SNACK-BAR-GLACIER area while enjoying our terrace with a panoramic view of the lake and the Grand Morgon Located at the lookout of the Serre-Ponçon dam, come and taste our burgers, gourmet salads, artisanal ice creams, sweet crepes, waffles and other regional products Our artisanal ice creams are made in the Hautes-Alpes, large choice of ice cream sundaes AU PANORAMA has a terrace with panoramic view. You can charge the battery of your electric bikes. Motorbikes can be parked in view. There is also a gift/souvenir shop and a unique exhibition of world minerals.

Bar - restaurant with a magnificent view of the Serre-Ponçon lake in the Viste campsite**** ! Takeaway meals, pizzas, ice creams, etc... A food store with bread and pastries, local press in season.

Very large outdoor terrace, and two rooms (60 m2 and 200 m2) inside an old farmhouse. Apiland offers you local products and local dishes accompanied by Apiland honeys in a very bright and atypical setting. Original menus will be proposed, made with quality products, mainly from local agriculture and prepared with care for your greatest pleasure. The country plate includes : Tourtons - Ravioles - Jambon cru - Tomme de l'Ubaye - all topped with Apiland honey Open every day in July and August from 12 noon to 2pm.

Pizzeria Chez Fredo (formerly Café du Lac) welcomes you! Gourmet RESTAURANT with a tasty menu. Wood-fired pizzas, music evenings, karaoke, concerts... and good humour! The dishes are complete and range from 13 to 27 euros. Children's formula at 12 euros. Showroom with festive dinners! Meals on site - Takeaway - No delivery

You will taste the sisters' cooking! A unique menu, which varies according to the rows in the vegetable garden and the market stalls. Fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, colours of the sun: a real cocktail for inspiration. Don't forget to book! The old mill is a large family house that opens its doors to you in a soothing setting, in the middle of the fields. Between Gap and Embrun, south of Grenoble and just an hour from Briançon, come and take a break in the peace and quiet between Provence and the mountains... The table : The red check tablecloths and the rustic yet feminine decoration set the tone all year round. But as soon as the weather is fine, it is in the shade of the large plane tree in the courtyard that you can enjoy lunch. The fountain sings, the colours of the flowering balconies explode and you can enjoy a nap in the deckchairs... Are you coming for dinner? Then it's under the trellis, just at dusk and around the aperitif that you'll start the evening before leaving the crickets in the garden to return to the table. Winter also delights the guests, warm behind the large bay windows to watch the snowflakes fall and the countryside transform into silence. - The kitchen: Fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, the colours of the sun: a real cocktail for inspiration. You'll get a taste of the sisters' cooking! A unique menu, which varies according to the rows of the vegetable garden and the market stalls. For the main course, however, it will be poultry: a speciality! Chickens, pigeons, ducks, quails... always something new. A gourmet dessert to finish? Profiteroles, lemon pie, citrus salad, pear soufflé, strawberry and peach gratin are also part of the recipe booklet and everything is "homemade"! The meal is served with a regional wine, but the cellar offers a wide range of choices. It is necessary to book at least the day before, as you will only eat fresh products! - The gîtes and guest rooms: We also welcome you in our gîtes. The Auberge du Moulin offers you to spend the night in a large, quiet, cosy and bright room. For more space and autonomy, two 2-seater gîtes are at your disposal with a living room/TV area, a small fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet. Contact us now!

Bistro terrace. The view may take your breath away, but the food will whet your appetite! Entirely homemade with local produce, Salwa's cooking follows the seasons, with a new offering every day. Don't forget to book! In the pretty hilltop village of Théus, the best view is undoubtedly from the aptly named Balcon de Théüs: from the terrace, you can admire the Durance valley and the famous Demoiselles Coiffées. Salwa is a hyperactive jack-of-all-trades: there's always something going on at her place! A very pretty restaurant on the mountainside, a beautiful view over the valley and, above all, a unique welcome from mountain lovers and people alike. The plus point: the cosy, comfortable gîtes at Le Balcon de Théus, just the thing for savouring the scenery a little longer and hiking the fairy chimneys.

Family kitchen - Snack bar

In an exceptional setting, in the heart of a large wooded estate, next to a small authentic mountain village in Haute Provence, we welcome you to enjoy a gourmet meal and refined, generous cuisine. All the attention of the team guaranteeing you a pleasant moment at our table. Offers "homemade" dishes

Regional and mountain specialities.

Specialities of sweet and savoury pancakes.

A former Alpine chalet converted into a mountain refuge. Five dormitories for 4 to 6 people with individual beds, showers and sanitary facilities. Top-quality food with mountain specialities. The refuge is located on one of the Tour du Vieux Chaillol paths. A large number of hikes leave from the refuge: Cascade de la Pisse (20 mins), Col de la Vénasque (3h), Col de Côte Longue (4h), the summit of Le Vieux Chaillol (3163 m), but also the unspoilt valleys of the Muande and Mal Cros! A little paradise only a 1 hr 30 min walk away! Elevation 345 metres.

Built at the sources of the White Drac, near the disused Champoléon cabin, this refuge with its stone roof offers tasty regional food at lunchtime and copious Alpine meals in the evening. The refuge is easy to access for families: 1 hr 30 mins from the Auberts car park (elevation: 350 m). Large number of hiking trails leaving from the refuge.

Self catering and half-board gite for groups and mountain activities stay. Between Ubaye and Lavender, 1100m high, the Flagustelle gîte hosts you at any given time in the year. Near Gap and Digne, close to Seyne and the ski resorts of Chabanon and Montclar and the mountain resorts of Le Grand Puy and Le Fanget. The village of Verdaches will charm you. Hiking and snowshoeing, mountain biking, paragliding, geological and fossils discovery, Land’Art, swim in Lake Serre-Ponçon and in rivers, mountain activities vary throughout the seasons.

Nestled at the foot of the west face of the Sirac, this refuge was built in 2001 from wood and stone. Bright, spacious dormitories with duvets. Hot water showers and indoor toilets. From the refuge, there is a wide range of climbs and hikes: Sirac, Col and Pic de Vallonpierre, Col des Chevrettes, GR 54 footpath, Chabournéou refuge, Tour du Vieux Chaillol. Accessible in 2 hrs 30 mins from Gioberney car park, elevation 700 metres.

Mountain refuge located at the source of the Bléone river, at an altitude of 2,050 m in the village of Prads-Haute-Bléone. Accessible only on foot (3h walk). Numerous hikes available, including the Tête de l'Estrop at 2961m of altitude, as well as sport fishing, bouldering and slacklining. Accommodation and catering available by prior arrangement. Catering only at lunchtime. No reservations in July and August.

Chabournéou unveils a world of mountains and glaciers. This former refuge with its authentic atmosphere provides a fine alternative on the Vieux Chaillol Tour or GR54 footpath. Meals available all day. No picnic room. An authentic refuge in an Alpine setting at the foot of the north face of the Sirac. Easy to access along a path with the evocative name of "the minister's path", the refuge welcomes visitors for the skiing season in spring and for climbing and hiking during the summer. Access in 2 hrs 30 min from the Gioberney car park; 450-metre incline.

25 km from Digne les Bains, in the heart of the UNESCO Haute-Provence Geopark, the Mandala campsite receives you in a preserved natural setting. Small campsite with 31 pitches, by the river, quiet and natural. Rental of 5 Mongolian Yurts, 4 Eco-Chalets and 21 quiet and shady pitches. Accessible to disabled people. Reception of groups and traineeships. Communal kitchen for the yurts, total of 2 barbecues for all. Yoga sessions in the Mandala Yurt and daily activities in July and August: guided hikes, night walks, donkey rides. Bikes rental for customers. Working donkeys for rent all year round. Swimming is possible. Car-free campsite, 2 car parks are available at the entrance and near the pitches. Trolleys are available at the reception point to transport your luggage. Ideal for nature lovers and outdoor activities enthusiasts such as hiking, Via Ferrata, MTB, climbing, canyoning or hang-gliding... or simply for people who want to relax in fresh air. The campsite is open with all necessary sanitary measures.

The Clot - Xavier-Blanc refuge, with 100 years rich in history, welcomes you in the shade of colossal trees for a relaxing break. Whether you are on the GR 54 footpath or out for a day's hike, you are sure to be charmed by this refuge, lulled by the murmur of the nearby Séveraisse mountain stream. Access in 15 minutes from Le Rif du Sap.

What a strange idea to build this mountain refuge below the road leading to Gioberney, at an altitude of "only" 1397 m. In fact, it was already there more than a century ago, long before the road was built. This simple, sturdy building belonged to the Valgodemar Mining Company that operated in the area extracting copper and lead. When the business closed, the Club Alpin Français bought the building and named it after Xavier Blanc, in recognition of one of the founder members of the CAF, senator of the Hautes Alpes.

The construction of the chalet-hôtel at Gioberney started during the Second World War as part of a youth project. It enabled some young people the possibility of escaping obligatory work service in Germany (STO). The stones for the building were taken on the spot, cut and put together using cement mortar. At that time the road to Gioberney did not yet exist, and would only be built in 1963. You had to go up on foot, for « tired intellectuals », it was possible to be helped by a mule in order to reach the refuge. There was not much frequentation until the construction of the road...