Le Rocher Rond
3.6About
Le Rocher Rond sits at 1,392m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the foothills above the Vallée de l'Ubaye. The hut is reached on foot from the village of Barcelonnette, a 3-hour walk via the Pra Loup ski area. The trail is well-marked and moderately graded. In summer, a shuttle bus runs from Barcelonnette to Pra Loup, cutting the approach time to around 90 minutes. Winter access depends on snow conditions and requires mountain sense.
The hut holds 46 beds in dormitory rooms. Meals are available—book dinner and breakfast ahead if staying overnight. Hot showers are available. The hut is open year-round, though staffing and facilities vary by season. Summer months (June to September) are the main period. The location works well as a base for day walks in the surrounding terrain or as a waypoint on longer routes.
Contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and book meals. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for these months. Outside peak season, booking 1–2 weeks ahead usually suffices. Confirm access conditions before arriving in winter or after heavy rain, as mountain roads may be affected.
The hut holds 46 beds in dormitory rooms. Meals are available—book dinner and breakfast ahead if staying overnight. Hot showers are available. The hut is open year-round, though staffing and facilities vary by season. Summer months (June to September) are the main period. The location works well as a base for day walks in the surrounding terrain or as a waypoint on longer routes.
Contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and book meals. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for these months. Outside peak season, booking 1–2 weeks ahead usually suffices. Confirm access conditions before arriving in winter or after heavy rain, as mountain roads may be affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months in advance for July and August; contact the hut by email or phone as soon as you've fixed your dates.
Le Rocher Rond operates year-round, though winter access is weather-dependent and requires mountain experience.
Walk 3 hours from Barcelonnette via Pra Loup, or use the summer shuttle bus to Pra Loup (90 minutes from the village) then hike the final section.
The hut has 46 dorm beds and serves meals; book meals when you reserve to ensure availability.
Yes—the approach from Barcelonnette is well-marked and moderately graded, making it accessible for fit hikers new to mountain refuges.
Location
44.6919, 5.8641
HutLists Score
3.6
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 46
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 92 58 85 63
- Website
- http://gitesdudevoluy.free.fr/gite/Le_Rocher_Rond.html
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