Maison Forestière de Champérous
4.2About
Maison Forestière de Champérous sits at 1911m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, deep in the Parc National des Écrins. The hut occupies a former forest warden's house on the GR54 long-distance trail. Approach from Champoléon valley takes roughly 3 hours on foot. The route climbs steadily through mixed forest, gaining 600m elevation to reach the building.
This is a tiny refuge: 2 beds only, making it more shelter than mountain hut. It offers basic dormitory sleeping and access to water. Meals are not provided. The hut operates year-round but expect winter access to be unreliable due to snow and exposure on approach routes. Summer conditions (June to September) offer stable hiking access. The facility is maintained by FFCAM and serves walkers on the GR54 circuit and those accessing higher peaks in the Écrins massif.
Book through FFCAM or contact the Champoléon valley guides directly. With only 2 beds available, this hut fills quickly during summer weekends and school holidays. Reserve at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut suits self-sufficient hikers comfortable with minimal facilities—bring your own food and expect to share the space. Winter ascents require mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness; check conditions with local mountain guides before attempting approach.
This is a tiny refuge: 2 beds only, making it more shelter than mountain hut. It offers basic dormitory sleeping and access to water. Meals are not provided. The hut operates year-round but expect winter access to be unreliable due to snow and exposure on approach routes. Summer conditions (June to September) offer stable hiking access. The facility is maintained by FFCAM and serves walkers on the GR54 circuit and those accessing higher peaks in the Écrins massif.
Book through FFCAM or contact the Champoléon valley guides directly. With only 2 beds available, this hut fills quickly during summer weekends and school holidays. Reserve at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut suits self-sufficient hikers comfortable with minimal facilities—bring your own food and expect to share the space. Winter ascents require mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness; check conditions with local mountain guides before attempting approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible—with only 2 beds, availability is extremely limited and it fills quickly during summer weekends.
The hut is generally accessible June to September, though it's a basic shelter without staffing, so verify current conditions before visiting.
Approach from Champoléon valley via the GR54 trail; the hike takes roughly 3 hours and climbs 600m through mixed forest to 1911m.
The hut offers 2 dormitory beds and access to water; it's a basic mountain shelter, not a staffed refuge with meals or services.
No—the 3-hour approach with 600m elevation gain and minimal facilities make it best for experienced hikers comfortable with basic mountain shelter conditions.
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44.4180, 6.6678
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