Refuge Giacomini
2.2
1,893m
Haute-Savoie, France
About
Refuge Giacomini sits at 1,893m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, east of Grenoble. The approach from the Cirque de Belledonne car park takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. This is a logical base for traversing the ridge or reaching Pic de la Lauzière (2,566m) in 3 hours. Access is best from June to September when snow clears from the approach.
The refuge maintains 58 beds across several dormitory rooms. Meals are served family-style, with dinner and breakfast included in overnight rates. Water comes from a spring; the hut has a small kitchen but no shower facilities. The guardian operates the hut from mid-June through late September. Reservations are essential in July and August, when weekend slots fill 4-6 weeks ahead.
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone to book. Mid-week visits in June or September offer better availability. Most parties stay one night before continuing their mountain plans. The hut charges per bed, not per person, so groups benefit from filling a dorm room.
The refuge maintains 58 beds across several dormitory rooms. Meals are served family-style, with dinner and breakfast included in overnight rates. Water comes from a spring; the hut has a small kitchen but no shower facilities. The guardian operates the hut from mid-June through late September. Reservations are essential in July and August, when weekend slots fill 4-6 weeks ahead.
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone to book. Mid-week visits in June or September offer better availability. Most parties stay one night before continuing their mountain plans. The hut charges per bed, not per person, so groups benefit from filling a dorm room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call directly to reserve.
The refuge is staffed June to September, when the approach trail is snow-free.
Start from the Cirque de Belledonne car park; the well-marked trail takes 2.5 hours and climbs through forest and meadow to 1,893m.
Dinner and breakfast are served family-style; 58 beds are split across dormitory rooms.
Yes—the approach is moderate (2.5 hours, well-marked) and it's a solid base for day hikes like Pic de la Lauzière (3 hours return, 2,566m).
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 58
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 24 498 22 95
- Website
- https://www.anzeindaz.com