Cabin Pastorale de l'Orgeas

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Cabane Pastorale de l'Orgeas

1,887m Alpes-Maritimes, France Write a review
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Cabane Pastorale de l'Orgeas sits at 1,887m in the Alpes-Maritimes, in the high pastoral country between the Vallée de la Tinée and Vallée de la Vésubie. The cabin lies roughly 4–5 hours' walk from the nearest road access via the Boréon valley or from Auron. The approach crosses open alpine meadows and requires navigation skills—a map and compass or GPS are essential, as waymarking is minimal in places. This is backcountry hiking, not a groomed trail.
The cabin sleeps 6 in basic dormitory style. It has no running water, no electricity, and no guardian. You bring your own food and cook on a portable stove; there's a simple shelter and roof but expect cold nights and wind exposure. The setting rewards self-sufficiency: you're above the tree line with views across the Maritime Alps. Open roughly June to September depending on snow melt and conditions.
Contact the Parc National du Mercantour or local hiking clubs (FFCAM sections in Nice or Auron) for current access conditions and any updates on the cabin's status. There is no online booking system—treat this as a wild hut requiring experience and proper preparation. Bring water, food, a stove, warm clothes, and a headtorch. Check weather before departure and allow extra time if you're unfamiliar with off-trail navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the guardian directly well ahead of your trip—this is a small, remote hut with only 6 beds and no formal booking system, so confirm availability early.
The hut is typically staffed June through September, but opening dates vary with snow conditions; contact ahead to confirm.
Approach takes 4–5 hours from either the Boréon valley or Auron via open alpine meadows; this is backcountry terrain requiring map, compass, or GPS and solid navigation skills.
Basic dorm beds for 6 people; expect simple facilities typical of a pastoral cabin with no hot showers or restaurant service.
No—the approach demands solid navigation and mountain fitness, making it suitable only for experienced hikers comfortable with unmarked, exposed terrain.

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44.1101, 6.6296
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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