Chalet refuge de Chamoissière

La Grave
– Mountain hut  
Sylvie and Seb welcome you to their refuge, a former sheepfold entirely restored with ecological and traditional materials; located in the heart of the Villar d'Arène mountain pasture, at the foot of the glaciers at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park.
Located on the Plan de l'Alpe at 2106m, at the foot of the glaciers and at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, this superb chalet-refuge will open its doors to you for a stay in the heart of nature; a beautiful escape in the heart of the mountains, to recharge your batteries and fill up on beautiful energy with your family. Clean sheet required.

This comfortable and small capacity refuge welcomes you for one night or more, for a sporty or contemplative stay (or both) in a magnificent and calm setting, far from wifi, stress and the hassle of life below! Accommodation in small rooms.
The refuge has 20 places, a bathroom with 2 sinks and 2 hot showers and a large living/dining room with wood stove. Electricity 220V. Outdoor solar shower.

Allow approximately 1 to 30 hours for the climb via the path from Arsine (Villar d'Arène) and 2 hours via the Crevasses path from Col du Lautaret (halfway along this path, there is a somewhat dizzying passage lasting 50m but with a handrail on the path along the wall).

There are many easy hikes to discover from the refuge, here are a few examples:
– The Sources of the Romanche
– The Star Lake
– Lake Arsine

Mountain hut marked “Refuges ALPES”.
Further information) :
Please check with the owners of Chalet Refuge beforehand if you wish to bring your pet.

Opening

Opening hours from March 22 to May 10, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Open 24h / 24.

Opening hours from June 07 to June 28, 2025
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen

Friday, Saturday: open

Opening hours from June 29 to September 13, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Open 24h / 24.

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Half board (/ pers.)

60,70 €Not disclosed
Half board child
42 €Not disclosed
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Practical information

We speak: Italian, English, French
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Pets are not accepted
Access: – From the Lautaret pass, via the Crevasses trail with a slightly dizzying but easy passage, equipped and maintained with the presence of cables! (2 hours, dogs prohibited) – From Arsine, 2 km upstream from Villar d'Arêne, pass the “Pas de l'âne” gîte to park at the end of the passable track, then take the GR54 trail towards Plan de l'Alpe de Villar d'Arêne (1h30, dogs allowed) – From the village of Casset (Monêtier Les Bains), take the GR54 trail towards Lac de la Douche/ Col d'Arsine/, pass the latter and let yourself go down to the chalet. (3 hours in total, dogs prohibited)
Please check with the owners of Chalet Refuge beforehand if you wish to bring your pet.

Services

  • Solar hot water
  • Shoe dryer
  • Wind turbine
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Waste management
  • Dry toilets
  • Solar panel
  • Closed equipment room

Capacity

Maximum number of beds: 20
Number of dormitories: 5

Location

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Address

Arsine
L’alp de Villar D’arène
Villar d’Arène
05320 La Grave
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