Maison Forestière de l'Auragnier

Maison Forestière de l'Auragnier sits at 1235m in the upper Jabron valley, deep in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The hut serves as a base for approaches to the Chaîne de l'Épine and routes into the Parc National des Écrins. Reach it from the village of Aubenas-les-Alpes via a forest track; allow 2–2.5 hours on foot depending on starting point. This is not a destination hut—it's a working forestry station that accepts hikers as guests.
The refuge operates year-round and holds just 4 beds, making it a refuge of last resort rather than a planned overnight stop. There is no food service; bring all meals and drinking water. Facilities are basic: a wood stove for warmth and a simple sleeping area. The isolation and small scale demand self-sufficiency. This is suitable only for experienced hikers or mountaineers comfortable with minimal amenities and prepared to be flexible if access becomes difficult in winter.
Contact the Parc National des Écrins or local maire in Aubenas-les-Alpes before planning a visit. Phone ahead to confirm availability and current conditions—storms and snow can affect access. Do not rely on this as a guaranteed bed during peak summer season. Winter visits require mountain sense and awareness of avalanche risk in the Jabron approaches.