Refuge de l'Aigle

La Grave
– Mountain hut  
Perched at 3450 m above the Romanche valley, the Aigle refuge clings to the Aigle rock, in one of the most extraordinary sites in Oisans, very close to the northern slope of the Meije.
The Eagle refuge is a warm refuge, in symbiosis with its environment. Béatrice and Florent, guardians of this mountain lighthouse, will welcome you warmly.
First built in 1913, after many twists and turns, it was built for a very specific purpose: to accommodate the roped parties completing the crossing of the Meije. From the refuge many routes are possible: Meije Eastern, Finger of God, Corridors corridor, Gravelotte corridor…

But that was before... today the Aigle refuge has been completely rebuilt and has a capacity of 30 beds.
In the heart of the Ecrins National Park, in the commune of La Grave, at an altitude of 3450 m, “l’Aigle” has belonged to the very exclusive club of legendary refuges for over a century.

L'Aigle is one of the oldest refuges built by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs (FFCAM) ​​and managed by the French Alpine Club of Briançon.

It holds an exceptional place in the history of French mountaineering and reminds experienced and passionate mountaineers of the footsteps of Pierre Gaspard, winner of the Meije and its edges in 1877.

A night at the Aigle is synonymous with a powerful and moving experience.

MOUNTAINEERING: La Meije - Meije Eastern – Finger of God – Gravelotte corridor – Corridors corridor

Opening

Opening hours from April 04 to May 04, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Open 24h / 24.

Opening hours from June 07 to August 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Open 24h / 24.

Opening hours from September 01 to December 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Winter mountain hut and unguarded

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Night
31,50 €Not disclosed
Half board (/ pers.)

38 €Not disclosed
Night
31,50 €Not disclosed
Half board (/ pers.)
38 €Not disclosed
Night

8 €Not disclosed
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Practical information

We speak: English, French
Pets are not accepted
SNCF to Grenoble or Briançon, then by coach to Villar d'Arène. Bus line information: www.info-ler.fr, Tel: 0 821 202 203 The Aigle refuge is only accessible to mountaineers due to its length (1800 m of altitude difference, 5h30 to 6h00), and its difficulties (rocky and glacial passages) this access constitutes in itself a mountain course of difficulty F.

Services

  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Waste management

Capacity

Maximum number of beds: 30
Number of dormitories: 1

Location

Linked offers

On the spot…

Need information?

From 31,50 € the night

Address

05320 La Grave
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