Alpe de Villar d'Arène Mountain hut (FFCAM)

Located in the heart of the alpine pastures, the Alpe refuge welcomes young and old alike, for a day hike, a first night in a refuge, a stopover on the GR54 or on the way to another refuge.
For mountaineering and ski touring: it's THE spot par excellence!

Description

With a superb view of the summit of Les Agneaux, access is by a very easy family hike; despite a few steep sections, it takes you back to the source of the Romanche and allows you to enjoy a very pleasant break on the banks of this pretty torrent.
"A small stream, a few boulders, grassy slopes and the whole space to run and laugh at life. Not far away, the chickens peck at grass and insects, and a few yards away, from his pen, the pack donkey observes the scene with his gentle eyes, here it's a bit of Paradise", the janitors tell us.
Children can run, climb, roll in the grass... Freedom is theirs! It's also the starting point for mountain hikes to various summits (Agneaux, Neige Cordier, Chamoissière, la Pyramide...).

From the refuge:
Main hikes :
- Arsine glacier lake (2400m - 2h)
- Romanche springs (2150m - 1h)
- a small summit: la bosse de Chamoissière
- Stage on the Tour de l'Oisans (GR54)

Mountaineering :
- Les Agneaux (3646m - AD)
- Pointe de Chamoissière (3215m)
- Pic de Neige Cordier (3613m)

Ski touring :
- Stage on the Tour de la Meije and the Tour des Ecrins
- North corridor of Roche Faurio
- La Grande Ruine
- Col des Chamois, Col du Fauteuil, Col des Agneaux / les Agneaux...

There's plenty to choose from!

NB: Adapted tourism:
The refuge, via the Crevasses trail, is accessible by joëlette with assistance. (Can be borrowed from the La Grave tourist office, on reservation and against deposit: 04 76 79 90 05).

Équipements

• Covered picnic area
• Equipment store closed
• Restaurant
• Outhouse
• Soal hot water
• Waste management
• Photovoltaic panel
• Phytosanitary treatment
• Shady terrace

Complément accueil

If you are celebrating a birthday, please let us know at the time of booking; we will be happy to prepare a cake for you.
Vegetarian meals with supplement.
Hot shower for a fee.
We offer a restaurant throughout the day with a small menu and in the evening, the meal remains unique and collective.

Confort

• Hot showers

Environnements

• Mountain location
• Village -2 km away
• Close to GR footpath

Tarifs

From 28/02 to 03/05/2026
Child rate per night: from 7 €
Bed and breakfast: 43.50 €.

From 13/06 to 20/09/2026
Child rate per night: 7 €
Bed and breakfast: 40.50 €.

Group rate available for 9 people or more.

Find all rates here :
http://refugealpedevillardarene.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html.

Tax not included.

Modes de paiement

• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Bons plans

Refuge approved for hosting minors and school groups.

Période d'ouverture

From 28/02 to 03/05/2026 daily.

From 13/06 to 20/09/2026 daily.

Langues parlées

• English
• French
• Italian

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair
• Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

Localisation

Documents

• Alpe de Villar d'Arène Mountain hut (FFCAM) (pdf)
• Alpe de Villar d'Arène Mountain hut (FFCAM) (pdf)
• Alpe de Villar d'Arène Mountain hut (FFCAM) (pdf)
• Alpe de Villar d'Arène Mountain hut (FFCAM) (pdf)

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Thèmes

• Food and refreshments : IIf you plan to eat at the refuge or request a packed lunch, it is best to inform them in advance or make a reservation.
  Indeed, refuges have limited supplies, always adjusted to their accommodation capacity. While bivouacking is sometimes allowed near refuges—please check with the wardens—campers are not included in these supply estimates. Remember to call the wardens to book your meal if you wish to enjoy this service.

• Tips : Refuge approved for hosting minors and school groups.