Ancienne Cabin du Berger
2.6Ancienne Cabane du Berger
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
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Ancienne Cabane du Berger sits at 2,410m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, on the eastern flank of Pic de Chabrières in the Parc National des Écrins. The approach from Pra-Loup takes 3–3.5 hours over open alpine terrain with waymarking but no defined trail. The hut lies on the GR96 and serves climbers and trekkers crossing between the Ubaye Valley and the Durance watershed. Route finding demands map reading and route sense, especially in poor visibility.
This is a basic mountain shelter run by FFCAM. It sleeps 15–20 in dormitory bunks and has no running water—meltwater or snow are the water source. A guardian is present in high season (mid-June to mid-September) and provides meals; outside this period the hut is unmanned and open on a key system. Cooking and heating are minimal. The hut serves as an alpine refuge for acclimatisation, mountaineering approaches to Pic de Chabrières (2,906m) and surrounding 2,800m+ peaks, or as a night halt on backcountry ski or ski-touring descents.
Book through FFCAM Nice section or contact the CAF. High season (July–August) fills quickly; reserve 2–3 months ahead. Outside the guardian period, check access conditions and water availability before committing to a visit. The hut demands self-sufficiency and mountain sense—it is not a hostel with amenities.
This is a basic mountain shelter run by FFCAM. It sleeps 15–20 in dormitory bunks and has no running water—meltwater or snow are the water source. A guardian is present in high season (mid-June to mid-September) and provides meals; outside this period the hut is unmanned and open on a key system. Cooking and heating are minimal. The hut serves as an alpine refuge for acclimatisation, mountaineering approaches to Pic de Chabrières (2,906m) and surrounding 2,800m+ peaks, or as a night halt on backcountry ski or ski-touring descents.
Book through FFCAM Nice section or contact the CAF. High season (July–August) fills quickly; reserve 2–3 months ahead. Outside the guardian period, check access conditions and water availability before committing to a visit. The hut demands self-sufficiency and mountain sense—it is not a hostel with amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier booking isn't critical as this is a basic shelter with high capacity. Contact the FFC directly or check their hut reservation system.
Open June to September, staffed during peak summer months (July–August); shoulder seasons may have unstaffed access.
The approach from Pra-Loup takes 3–3.5 hours over open alpine terrain with waymarking but no defined trail; the hut sits on the GR96 at 2,410m and demands solid map-reading skills, especially in poor visibility.
As a basic FFC mountain shelter, expect dormitory beds, simple meals (if staffed), and water; shower facilities are minimal or absent.
No—route finding is challenging, terrain is exposed at 2,410m, and poor visibility demands strong navigation skills; it suits experienced hikers and mountaineers familiar with map reading.
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44.6076, 6.0097
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