Evarist Chancel Mountain Hut

La Grave

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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.

Description

During summer the refuge is accessible from the cable car station along Lake Puy Vachier (1h). For the more energetic, there is also a trail from La Grave (3h) Easy trails.

*To do in summer, starting from the refuge: Mountaineering: The Râteau , the Pic de la Grave
Hiking: Col des Ruillans, Brêche Pacave
Fishing in Lake Puy Vachier

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!

*In winter : Freeride / Backcountry Skiing / Mountaineering

Equipment

Terrace
Book shop
Restaurant
Outhouse
Soal hot water
Waste management
Photovoltaic panel
Rain water collectors
Cheese fondue set
Board games

Additional welcome

Attention during Winter opening and closing dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. It is highly recommended to call before boarding and being accompanied by a mountain guide or a French Ski Instructor.

Comfort

Fireplace / Wood burning stove
Bunk beds
Shower
Family bedroom

Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Waterside
Lake view
Mountain location
High mountain
Village 2 km away
Close to GR footpath
Accessible by ski

Rates

From 10/06 to 08/09/2023
Night: from 20 €
Bed and breakfast: 30 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Dinner: 25 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.

From 16/12/2023 to 22/04/2024
Night: from 20 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.

From 10/06 to 08/09/2024
Night: from 20 €
Breakfast: 10 €
Half board (pp): 55 €
Half-board (child): 40 €.

From 21/12/2024 to 27/04/2025
Night: from 25 €
Breakfast: from 20 €
Half board (pp): from 55 €
Half-board (child): from 40 €.

Free entry for children < 3 years.

Tourist tax included.