Cabin du Jasset

Cabane du Jasset sits at 1,499m in the southern Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, deep in the Parc National des Écrins. The cabin lies on the GR54 long-distance route, a serious multi-day trek that circles the Massif des Écrins. Approach from the Vallée du Vénéon via Besse-en-Oisans or from Vallouise. Most parties reach it in 5–7 hours from the nearest road-head, depending on your starting point. The final section crosses open alpine terrain with exposed scrambling above 1,400m.
This is a basic refuge: 2 beds only, so solitude is guaranteed but advance planning is essential. Water comes from a nearby spring. There is no guardian, no heating, and no food service. You carry your own food, fuel, and sleeping bag. The cabin serves mountaineers accessing peaks in the Écrins massif and hikers tackling the GR54. The structure is solid and weatherproof, though it demands self-sufficiency.
Contact the Parc National des Écrins office in Briançon or check with local hiking clubs affiliated with the FFCAM for current conditions, access notes, and any maintenance schedules. The cabin can fill quickly during July and August when GR54 traffic peaks. Visit in June or September for better availability and stable weather. There is no formal booking system; first-come, first-served access applies, but confirm access beforehand with park staff to avoid a wasted journey.