Evarist Chancel Mountain Hut
Description
Evariste Chancel refuge (2508 m) has 39 beds and is located on a terrace overlooking the valley of the Romanche river and La Grave village, where you will enjoy a magnificent viewpoint over the valley of the Haute Romanche.
During summer the refuge is accessible from the cable car station along Lake Puy Vachier (1h). For the more energetic, there is also a trail from La Grave (3h) Easy trails.
*To do in summer, starting from the refuge: Mountaineering: The Râteau , the Pic de la Grave
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave
Fishing in Lake Puy Vachier
In winter, the refuge is accessible only on skis (skiing, snowboarding, telemark ...). The snow is not groomed, trails are not marked, and that's precisely what attracts true mountain lovers.
During winter, the last ascent with the Cable car of les Glaciers de La Meije is offered if you buy a ski pass for the next day!
*In winter : Freeride / Backcountry Skiing / Mountaineering
Technical information
05320 La Grave
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 10/06/2024 to 08/09/2024
Additional information
Reception complements
Attention during Winter opening and closing dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. It is highly recommended to call before boarding and being accompanied by a mountain guide or a French Ski Instructor.
Location complements
Located 3 km far from Villar d'Arene
Summer walking from the middle station of the cable car of Les Glaciers de la Meije (about 1 hour walk) or from the village of La Grave ( about 3 hours walk )
Access during Winter, by ski from the upper arrival station of the cable car or by ski touring , starting from the village of La Grave.
Contact
Phone : 06 80 59 84 91
Email : refuge.chancel@gmail.com
Website : www.refuge-chancel.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009604693798&fref=ts
Open period
From 16/12/2023 to 22/04/2024, daily.
From 10/06 to 08/09/2024, daily.
Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 39 people
Updated by
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 01/02/2024
www.lagrave-lameije.com
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Price(s)
From 11/06 to 09/09/2023
Night: from 20 €
Bed and breakfast: 30 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Dinner: 25 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.
From 16/12/2023 to 22/04/2024
Night: from 20 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.
From 10/06 to 08/09/2024
Night: from 20 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.
Free entry for children
Tourist tax included.
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