Refuge D'art de la Ferme Belon
3.7About
Refuge d'Art de la Ferme Belon sits at 950m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the foothills south of the Parc National des Écrins. Access is via the village of Châtillon-en-Diois. The hut serves as a base for day hikes through forested valleys and limestone ridges typical of this transition zone between lowland Drôme and high Alpine terrain. Walking time from the nearest roadhead is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your starting point. The approach is straightforward and suitable for hikers of mixed ability.
The refuge operates as a small mountain lodge with capacity for around 15–20 people. Meals focus on hearty local cooking. Facilities include basic dormitory beds, a communal dining area, and running water. The hut stays open year-round, though winter visits require advance notice. This is genuinely quiet terrain—you won't find the crowds or infrastructure of higher-altitude huts on classic 4,000m routes.
Contact the hut directly by telephone or email to confirm availability and meal arrangements. Book well in advance for July and August weekends. The shoulder seasons (May–June and September–October) offer better availability and stable weather for hiking. Winter visits are possible but conditions require proper equipment and experience; confirm opening status before committing.
The refuge operates as a small mountain lodge with capacity for around 15–20 people. Meals focus on hearty local cooking. Facilities include basic dormitory beds, a communal dining area, and running water. The hut stays open year-round, though winter visits require advance notice. This is genuinely quiet terrain—you won't find the crowds or infrastructure of higher-altitude huts on classic 4,000m routes.
Contact the hut directly by telephone or email to confirm availability and meal arrangements. Book well in advance for July and August weekends. The shoulder seasons (May–June and September–October) offer better availability and stable weather for hiking. Winter visits are possible but conditions require proper equipment and experience; confirm opening status before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (May, September) have more availability.
Open year-round, though staffing and services are most reliable May through October.
Approach via Châtillon-en-Diois; the walk from roadhead takes 1 to 1.5 hours on a straightforward trail.
Expect basic mountain meals (dinner and breakfast) and dormitory beds; showers are limited or absent, so plan accordingly.
Yes—the low elevation (950m) and easy approach make it a good starting point for hikers new to refuges, though it's equally suitable for mountaineers using it as a day-hike base.
Location
44.1501, 6.3480
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