During the summer, we welcome you 5 minutes past the last stop of the "Combe de Pierre Noire" shuttle.
Our vacation advisors will be on hand to provide information on hiking trailheads, shuttle schedules, activities, and more...

In the event of a weather alert (thunderstorms, etc.), the shuttles will not be running, and our summer information desk will be temporarily closed. In that case, please visit our vacation advisors in St. Christophe.

The refuge is perched on a promontory overlooking the Glacier de la Pilatte and offers scenic views over various summits such as Les Bans, Ailefroide and Les Ecrins.
Due to the ground instability, the refuge is closed.

Set at the bottom of the Vénéon valley, it offers panoramic views of the Pilatte glacier and the most prestigious peaks in the Écrins.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Temple Ecrins refuge was completely renovated in 2018. It offers 48 beds, made up of modules for 1 to 3 people and equipped with comforters. Bright and welcoming, the refuge is equipped with showers. A wood-burning stove allows you to spend pleasant evenings by the fire, while enjoying the generous home-cooked meals offered by the janitor. The large window in the dining room offers a breathtaking view of the typical Oisans alpine landscape.

HIKING IN THE HEART OF THE ECRINS NATIONAL PARK
The Écrins massif is an exceptional area, open to all, with a rare natural, cultural and landscape heritage.
and landscapes. To protect these treasures, the heart of the park is marked with blue-white-red painted flags, where regulations must be respected. Please take note of them when preparing your hike
to preserve this collective asset on the ecrins-parcnational.fr website.

At the end of your ascent to the refuge, you can relax on the sunny terrace, sipping a juice or a draught beer and enjoying the exceptional view over the Étages valley.
From the refuge, you can then access numerous climbing routes.

Le Soreiller has a capacity of 70 places divided into different dormitories.
In winter, the refuge has 20 places.

In summer, you'll come across herds of cattle in the mountain pastures, so avoid them wherever possible.

Located at the foot of La Meije and Les Ecrins, the Chalet Alpin de La Bérarde mountain lodge is set among one of the largest Alpine massifs, in the heart of the Ecrins National Park.
Many generations of mountaineers have visited the village of La Bérarde in the wake of Pierre Gaspard who made the first ascent of La Meije. This comfortable and cosy chalet is an integral part of this unique village. You can leave your car behind and indulge yourself in walking, climbing, skiing or just relaxing.

Period of opening : From 25/03 to 22/05, daily.

From 03/06 to 11/09, daily.

Dates to be confirmed. Canceled or closed.

Prices : From 25/03 to 22/05/2022 (High season)
Night: 19 €
Child rate per night : 15.20 €
CAF member rate per night: 7.60 to 13.30 €
Half board (pp): 43.70 to 47.50 €
Group rate per night: 9.50 to 15.20 €
Picnic to take away: 11 €
Tourist taxes: 0.80 €.

From 03/06 to 11/09/2022 (High season)
Night: 19 €
Child rate per night : 15.20 €
CAF member rate per night: 7.60 to 13.30 €
Half board (pp): 43.70 to 47.50 €
Group rate per night: 9.50 to 15.20 €
Picnic to take away: 11 €
Tourist taxes: 0.80 €.

Free entry for children < 3 years.
Child entry valid for 4 - 17 years.
Group rate available for > 9 people.

For information on tariff, discounts and bookings, please visit http://chaletlaberarde.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html

Spring season: 2€ additional heating per night.

Tax not included.

Good plans : Ideal base camp for climbing the big races of the Ecrins.
Access : Depending on snow conditions, the road may be closed to traffic in the winter between Champhorent and La Bérarde, and as a consequence, the hamlets of Les Etages and La Bérarde may not be accessible by car. The road opens towards the end of March when the Chalet de la Bérarde reopens for the ski-mountaineering season.