Nestled at the foot of the west face of the Sirac, this refuge was built in 2001 from wood and stone. Bright, spacious dormitories with duvets. Hot water showers and indoor toilets.
From the refuge, there is a wide range of climbs and hikes: Sirac, Col and Pic de Vallonpierre, Col des Chevrettes, GR 54 footpath, Chabournéou refuge, Tour du Vieux Chaillol. Accessible in 2 hrs 30 mins from Gioberney car park, elevation 700 metres.
Tips
ALPINE: Sirac (VN - North ridge - W face) col and Pic de Vallonpierre - col des Chevrettes
HIKING: GR54 (tour of Oisans and Vieux Chaillol) - balcony refuges Vallonpierre - Chabournéou - Pic Gazonné - Col des Chevrettes
CLIMBING: on the Aiguilles bench
AIR SPORTS: Ecrins National Park regulations