Cabin de Chaude Oreille

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Cabane de Chaude Oreille

1,750m Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France Write a review
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Cabane de Chaude Oreille sits at 1,750m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the southern reaches of the Parc National des Écrins. The cabin is reached on foot from the Lac de Lauzanier area, roughly 2–2.5 hours from the nearest parking. The approach is straightforward hiking on established paths through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. This is a minor hut, used mainly by hikers and mountaineers moving through the region rather than as a destination base.
The cabin offers one bed, making it suitable only for solo travelers or groups that can coordinate use carefully. It provides basic shelter but minimal facilities. There is no guardian or meals service. Water is available from the surrounding terrain, though you should verify flow during drier months. The cabin is staffed intermittently during summer months (June–September); check ahead before relying on it. You must bring your own food, sleeping bag, and other essentials. Overnight use is free but donations toward upkeep are appreciated.
Contact the Parc National des Écrins or local FFCAM clubs in Barcelonnette or Seyne-les-Alpes before planning a visit to confirm access conditions and current status of the cabin. Given the single bed capacity, expect the hut to be occupied and plan alternatives accordingly. This is a shelter of last resort rather than a standard overnight option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the hut directly well ahead of your trip; with only 1 bed, availability is extremely limited and advance notice is essential.
Open June to September, though it functions more as an emergency shelter than a staffed refuge—verify access before planning your route.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from the Lac de Lauzanier car park on established paths through alpine meadows and rocky terrain.
The hut has 1 bed and basic shelter; bring your own food, water, and gear as there are no meals or services provided.
No—the single bed and isolation make it suited only for experienced mountaineers or hikers using it as an emergency refuge on a larger route.

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44.4322, 6.5184
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

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Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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