The Promontoire hut embodies all the characteristics we think of when we hear the word "refuge". Clinging to the approach ridge of La Meije, the refuge juts out like the bow of a ship perched on a wave of rock. Although a hut catering primarily for mountaineers, it is also a wonderful destination for experienced hikers.
The Promontoire hut is the refuge for those tackling routes on La Meije, such as Brèche de la Meije or the full Meije traverse to the Refuge de l'Aigle. The climbing begins as soon as you step outside, with breathtaking views of the Vallon des Etançons.

Period of opening : From 26/03 to 08/05, daily.

From 09/05 to 03/06, daily.

From 04/06 to 04/09, daily.

From 05/09 to 25/03, daily.

Dates to be confirmed. Subject to snow conditions. Canceled or closed.

Prices : From 05/09/2021 to 25/03/2022
Night: 8 €
Child rate per night : 8 €
CAF member rate per night: 8 €
Group rate per night: 8 €.

From 26/03 to 08/05/2022
Night: 17 to 32 €
Child rate per night : 18.50 to 26 €
CAF member rate per night: 9.50 to 17 €
Half board (pp): 50.50 to 64 €
Half-board (child) : 40.50 €
Group rate per night: from 26 €
Picnic to take away: 10 €
Tourist taxes: 0.80 €.

From 09/05 to 03/06/2022
Night: 8 €
Child rate per night : 8 €
CAF member rate per night: 8 €
Group rate per night: 8 €.

From 04/06 to 04/09/2022
Night: 15 to 30 €
Child rate per night : 16.50 to 24 €
CAF member rate per night: 7.50 to 15 €
Half board (pp): 48.50 to 62 €
Half-board (child) : 38.50 €
Group rate per night: from 24 €
Picnic to take away: 10 €
Tourist taxes: 0.80 €.

Free entry for children < 8 years.
Child entry valid for 8 - 12 years.
Group rate available for > 9 people.

Tariff and discounts available at http://refugedupromontoire.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

Tax not included.
Access : Public transport: By train to Grenoble train station - Coach services from Grenoble coach station to Bourg d'Oisans: 3000 service to Bourg d'Oisans via Vizille or 3030 service to Les Deux Alpes via Bourg d'Oisans. Information and timetables available at www.transisere.fr or by phone (0 820 08 38 38).

From La Bérarde: (Height gain 1380 m, duration 5h)
Walk up to the Refuge du Châtelleret (2h). From Le Châtelleret, carry on up the Étançons valley, crossing the moraines of the ancient glacier. At 2900m, you have two options:
- either the standard, easier route, going east (left uphill) to reach the foot of the glacier then going west (right) along the glacier but without walking on it, until you reach the hut. There are numerous cairns marking the way. At the beginning of the season, snow remains at the top of the ascent to the hut.
- or by a more alpine route (climbing gear essential) by climbing straight up the Promontoire ridge, which is fitted with a via-ferrata type cable.

From La Grave: (Height gain 1110 m, duration 4h30, Rating PD 3b ll P4)
By the Brèche de la Meije, north side, via the Enfetchores (hiking guide and map essential).
After the climb up to the Enfetchores, carry on to the Meije gap (3357m) then go down the south face to the Promontoire hut (belay points and abseils re-equipped in 2011).