Evarist Chancel Mountain Hut

Evariste Chancel refuge (2508 m) has 39 beds and is located on a terrace overlooking the valley of the Romanche river and La Grave village, where you will enjoy a magnificent viewpoint over the valley of the Haute Romanche. During Summer the refuge is accessible from the cable car station along Lake Puy Vachier (1 h). For the more energetic, there is also a trail from La Grave (3 h).

In winter, the refuge is accessible only on skis (skiing, snowboarding, telemark …). The snow is not groomed, trails are not marked, and that's precisely what attracts true mountain lovers.

During winter, the last ascent with the Cable car of les Glaciers de La Meije is offered if you buy a ski pass for the next day!

Freeride / Backcountry Skiing / Mountaineering

In summer, the refuge can be reached from the cable car station along the Puy Vachier lake (1 h). For the more sporty, there's also a trail from La Grave (3 h). Easy routes.

With half-board at the refuge, get a discount on the return cable car ride to the 2400 station.

*In summer from the refuge:

Mountaineering: le Râteau, le Pic de la Grave.

Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave.

Fishing: Puy Vachier lake.

Mountain biking: For the more adept, there's a mountain bike track leading to the refuge.

In WINTER, the refuge is accessible only by skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers. The snow is ungroomed, the trails unmarked, and it's this difference that attracts true mountain lovers.

*In winter from the refuge: Off-piste skiing / Mountaineering

In winter, the last ascent with the Glaciers de la Meije cable cars is free if you buy a ski pass for the following day!