Refuge du Larrevoin

Refuge du Larrevoin sits at 2,379m in the Chaîne de Bélledonne, east of Grenoble. The standard approach from Prapoutel takes 2.5 to 3 hours on a well-marked trail through alpine meadows and sparse forest. The hut is also accessible from Allevard via the Pas de l'Oeille (4 hours), which connects the two sides of the range. Most climbers arrive via Prapoutel.
The refuge operates year-round and manages 50 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; the kitchen provides adequate mountain food. Water comes from a spring; there is no electricity or phone signal. The hut belongs to FFCAM and is staffed during peak season (June to September) and most weekends outside that window. Winter opening depends on snow conditions and staffing—confirm before planning off-season visits.
Book 2 to 3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the refuge directly by post or arrange bookings through the FFCAM Isère section. Mobile signal is absent, so email is more reliable than calling. Half-board costs around €50–55 per night (verify current rates). The hut suits climbers working routes on Bélledonne's north face and hikers crossing the range, but it is exposed—winter mountaineering experience is necessary outside summer.