Refuge et vallon de la Lavey – Rando

Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans

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Route potentially subject to significant damage due to major weather events and whose viability may be uncertain, find out before setting off on this route.

After a "rural" climb, you arrive at the mountain pastures of the upper Lavey valley. The refuge appears as a witness to a past pastoral life.
UNGUARDED mountain hut
Today the mountain pasture is inhabited by two flocks of sheep, but you can also observe chamois, marmots, foxes and birds around the refuge.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Champhorent car park
Elevation: 400 m
Return time: 3h45
Distance: 9,4 km

MAP AND TOPO
OBP n° 5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds) trail 531
IGN TOP 25 n°3336 AND

ROUTE
The car park is located at the entrance to the hamlet of Champhorent (3 km after St Christophe en Oisans), below the road. Take the path at the end of the car park to go down first to the Vénéon torrent and its magnificent Pont des Rajas. Cross the pretty stone bridge and climb towards the Rajas houses. Continue to climb to enter the Vallon de la Muande and follow the torrent on the right bank then on the left bank after a second stone bridge. At the shepherd's hut, cross gently sloping slabs to access the refuge hidden behind this small glacial lock.

THE PARC DES ECRINS, A FRAGILE NATURE TO PROTECT
When hiking in the Parc des Ecrins you must respect the regulations which allow you to enjoy this exceptional natural space: do not leave the trails, dogs prohibited even on a leash, no picking flowers, no taking of fossils, minerals, animals, etc. , do not throw anything on the ground (bring back your waste yourself). Nature thanks you!

TO KNOW
– The refuge is guarded from mid-June to mid-September and offers snacks during the day.
– It is possible to go back down via Lac des Fétoules indicated from the refuge.
– The refuge allows you to hike for several days: from the refuge you can discover Lac des Bêches (2 hours) and Lac des Rouies (4 hours).
Pedestrian sportsHiking route
DifficultyQuite DifficultDuration02h45Elevation400 D- ​​/ 400 D+Distance9,4 kmMax Altitude1870 m
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