Pra Cornet
1.9
1,646m
Haute-Savoie, France
About
Pra Cornet sits at 1,646m in the Massif de la Chartreuse, north of Grenoble. The hut serves as a junction point for walkers crossing the limestone plateau. Access from St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse takes 2.5 hours on a clear, well-marked trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The GR9 long-distance path passes directly through here, connecting the Massif de la Chartreuse to the Parc de la Vanoise further south.
The refuge is a simple stone building managed by the FFCAM. It offers around 40 beds in shared dormitory rooms and serves basic meals: soup, stew, and cheese at dinner; bread and jam at breakfast. Water comes from a reliable spring. The hut opens year-round but is rarely staffed in winter—verify ahead before December to March visits. Summer weekends attract day-walkers from the Grenoble valley, so the refuge quiets down mid-week.
Book directly with the FFCAM office in Grenoble or contact the hut by phone ahead of your visit. Dormitory beds cost roughly €20–25 per night. Arrive by mid-afternoon in summer to secure a place on popular weekends. The hut works best as a stopover on a multi-day traverse rather than a destination in itself.
The refuge is a simple stone building managed by the FFCAM. It offers around 40 beds in shared dormitory rooms and serves basic meals: soup, stew, and cheese at dinner; bread and jam at breakfast. Water comes from a reliable spring. The hut opens year-round but is rarely staffed in winter—verify ahead before December to March visits. Summer weekends attract day-walkers from the Grenoble valley, so the refuge quiets down mid-week.
Book directly with the FFCAM office in Grenoble or contact the hut by phone ahead of your visit. Dormitory beds cost roughly €20–25 per night. Arrive by mid-afternoon in summer to secure a place on popular weekends. The hut works best as a stopover on a multi-day traverse rather than a destination in itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (May, September) need less notice.
Pra Cornet is staffed from mid-May to late September, with unstaffed winter access possible via external key system.
Start from St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse and hike 2.5 hours on the well-marked GR9 trail through forest and meadow to 1,646m.
The refuge has around 40 beds in shared dormitories and serves simple dinners and breakfasts; bring a sleeping bag or rent sheets.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate with steady gradient, and Pra Cornet works well as a first refuge night or rest day on the GR9.
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