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Cabane Allix sits at 2,413m on the eastern edge of Parc National des Écrins, in the Ubaye Valley near Barcelonnette. The hut is a base for peaks around Pic de Cayolle and cols leading into the Mercantour massif. Access is via the Chemin de Myan trail from the Pra-Loup ski station (1,660m), a 2.5–3 hour climb gaining 750m. In summer, a rough track serves vehicles partway; most hikers start on foot from the village.
The hut is small and simple, managed by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory quarters and offers basic meals: soup, pasta, cheese, bread, and hot drinks. Water comes from a nearby spring. There is no electricity or heating except a wood stove. The season runs June through September, depending on snow cover. Winter access is possible only for experienced mountaineers with full winter kit. This is a refuge for hikers tackling multi-day traverses across the Haute-Ubaye, not a hotel.
Book well ahead for July and August by contacting FFCAM Barcelonnette directly or via the national FFCAM website. Space fills quickly in summer. June and September are quieter. Bring a sleeping bag and expect cold nights even in summer. The hut does not accept online bookings through third-party sites; direct contact is required.
The hut is small and simple, managed by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory quarters and offers basic meals: soup, pasta, cheese, bread, and hot drinks. Water comes from a nearby spring. There is no electricity or heating except a wood stove. The season runs June through September, depending on snow cover. Winter access is possible only for experienced mountaineers with full winter kit. This is a refuge for hikers tackling multi-day traverses across the Haute-Ubaye, not a hotel.
Book well ahead for July and August by contacting FFCAM Barcelonnette directly or via the national FFCAM website. Space fills quickly in summer. June and September are quieter. Bring a sleeping bag and expect cold nights even in summer. The hut does not accept online bookings through third-party sites; direct contact is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut is small with around 20 beds, so it fills quickly during peak season.
Cabane Allix is staffed from mid-June to mid-September; check with FFCAM for exact dates, as staffing depends on conditions.
Hike the Chemin de Myan trail from Pra-Loup village (1,660m) for 2.5–3 hours gaining 750m; in summer a rough track allows partial vehicle access, but most approach on foot.
Dormitory beds for around 20 people, basic meals provided by the guardian; no showers—water is limited at 2,413m, so expect cold-water washing only.
The 750m climb over 2.5–3 hours is moderate and achievable for fit hikers with mountain experience, but the hut's altitude and simple conditions suit mountaineers and experienced trekkers more than casual hikers.
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44.5595, 6.8086
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