Cabin du Pré D'Antoni

Cabane du Pré D'Antoni sits at 1,850m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, serving hikers on routes through the upper Verdon valley and approaches to the Chaîne de l'Épine. The cabin is reached from the Pré d'Antoni parking area via a 45-minute walk through mixed forest and alpine meadow. Most visitors approach from the east via Colmars-les-Alpes or from the northwest via the Vallée du Verdon. The setting is pastoral rather than remote—open grassland surrounds the cabin, with views south toward limestone ridges.
This is a small, rustic shelter with basic capacity for around 10–15 people. It functions as a simple refuge rather than a staffed hut. There is no guardian resident and no catering service, so you must bring food and water. The cabin has a wood stove for heating and provides sleeping platforms with blankets. Water can usually be collected from a spring nearby, but verify availability before arrival. The cabin operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow and track conditions.
Contact the Parc National des Écrins office in Embrun or the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) for current access status and maintenance updates. There is no formal booking system—the cabin operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Use this as a base for day hikes into the Chaîne de l'Épine or as an overnight stop on longer traverses. Pack out all waste and expect limited comfort in exchange for solitude and direct access to quiet high pasture country.