Refuge de la Selle au printemps

Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
– Mountain hut  
The Vallon de la Selle is dominated by this panoramic refuge, with bold architecture. It is in this warm place that mountaineers, climbers or hikers leaving as they approach the glacier will be welcomed.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start Point: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans (1475 m)
Elevation: 1 m
Round trip duration on foot: 4 hours there, 3 hours back
Distance: 8,2 km

The refuge is located at the end of the Vallon du Diable, an absolutely magnificent mineral site. Since 1878, once you arrive up there, it's time to relax: aperitif at sunset, card games between companions for the evening and good little dishes. Ideal for preparing the next day's race in complete peace!


SPRING guarded mountain hut
The refuge is accessible by ski touring or possibly by snowshoes at the end of the season.
Access is via:
– or from the Prés car park in Saint Christophe en Oisans (the road is now open to car traffic).
– Either from the dome of the lauze from the top of the resort of La Grave or Les Deux Alpes (access only by ski).

Call the refuge or send a message to the wardens to find out access and snow conditions.



WINTER excluding guarding
Off-piste from La Grave and Les Deux Alpes
Icefalls in the valley
The old mountain hut serves as a “winter mountain hut” outside the guarding season: 12 places with wool blankets, a few dishes, no water, no gas, no heating, no electricity or toilet.
Please leave this place clean, take your trash back down, and close the windows and doors properly!

SUMMER
Noémie, the summer caretaker, welcomes you from June to the beginning of September.

Opening

Opening hours from March 22 to April 05, 2026
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Half board (/ pers.)

57 €Not disclosed
Tourist tax
0,80 €Not disclosed
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Practical information

We speak: English, French
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Pets are not accepted
3h30 walk from the hamlet of Prés above Saint Christophe en Oisans. Facing the Glacier de la Selle and at the foot of the Râteau. Passage through the Ecrins National Park. Dogs prohibited even on a leash.

Services

  • Picnic room
  • Terrace
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Dry toilets
  • Solar hot water
  • Waste management
  • Solar panel
  • Board Games

Capacity

Maximum number of beds: 54
Number of dormitories: 5

Location

Visitor alert

Road closed, preventing access to the trails leading to the mountain huts. Work in progress, information to come soon on the date of reopening of the access road.

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Address

Saint Christophe en Oisans
38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
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