Cabin du Pêcheur
1.2Cabane du Pêcheur
Alpes-Maritimes, France
About
Cabane du Pêcheur sits at 2,451m in the Alpes-Maritimes, deep in the Parc National du Mercantour. You reach it from the Lac de Gréolières trailhead (1,850m), a 3-hour hike northeast following the Gréolières watershed. The final approach crosses rocky terrain and requires basic scrambling. Summer access is reliable; winter snow and avalanche risk close the route from November through May.
The cabin sleeps 19 in shared dorms. A warden manages the hut seasonally. There are flush toilets but no shower facilities—bring a cloth and water bottle. The hut has no reliable drinking water source; carry sufficient water from below or collect from snowmelt in early summer. The guardian provides hot meals (dinner and breakfast) when staffed; book these ahead or bring food for self-catering. A small gas stove and basic cookware are available for guests. The hut operates June through September, weather dependent.
Book directly with the managing FFCAM section or through alpine-huts.com. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. The hut accepts cash only; no card payments. Confirm opening dates before your trip, as severe weather can close access even in summer. Arrive by 17:00 to eat with the warden.
The cabin sleeps 19 in shared dorms. A warden manages the hut seasonally. There are flush toilets but no shower facilities—bring a cloth and water bottle. The hut has no reliable drinking water source; carry sufficient water from below or collect from snowmelt in early summer. The guardian provides hot meals (dinner and breakfast) when staffed; book these ahead or bring food for self-catering. A small gas stove and basic cookware are available for guests. The hut operates June through September, weather dependent.
Book directly with the managing FFCAM section or through alpine-huts.com. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. The hut accepts cash only; no card payments. Confirm opening dates before your trip, as severe weather can close access even in summer. Arrive by 17:00 to eat with the warden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates and shoulder season (June, September) need less notice. Contact the warden directly or book through a French alpine club.
The cabin is staffed and open June through October; winter snow and avalanche risk close the route from November through May.
Start from Lac de Gréolières trailhead (1,850m) and hike northeast 3 hours following the Gréolières watershed; the final approach involves rocky terrain and basic scrambling.
Flush toilets are available, but there are no showers or running water—bring a water filter or plan to collect from streams.
No; the final scrambling section and 3-hour approach with 600m elevation gain require solid hill fitness and comfort on rocky ground.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Season
- –
- Total
- 19
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website