Au Dessus de Gaudissard
2.6
Hautes-Alpes, France
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Au Dessus de Gaudissart sits at 1,650m in the Hautes-Alpes, above the village of Gaudissart in the Parc National des Écrins. The hut is accessible by foot from Gaudissart in roughly 1.5 hours, following a straightforward trail that gains 400m elevation. Summer access is reliable; winter approaches depend on snow conditions and require mountaineering skills. You can also reach the hut from neighbouring valleys, making it a useful waypoint on multi-day traverses.
The refuge accommodates 30–40 people in dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included), with hearty portions suited to active hikers. Lunch packs are available on request. Water comes from a spring; there is no WiFi or mobile signal. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September, coinciding with reliable weather in this part of the Écrins. This is a working mountain hut, not a hostel—expect basic comfort and an early breakfast schedule.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or post; online booking is limited. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. June and September are quieter but weather can be unpredictable. The hut closes during poor conditions, so confirm before making the journey.
The refuge accommodates 30–40 people in dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included), with hearty portions suited to active hikers. Lunch packs are available on request. Water comes from a spring; there is no WiFi or mobile signal. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September, coinciding with reliable weather in this part of the Écrins. This is a working mountain hut, not a hostel—expect basic comfort and an early breakfast schedule.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or post; online booking is limited. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. June and September are quieter but weather can be unpredictable. The hut closes during poor conditions, so confirm before making the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months in advance for July and August; earlier in the season you can often book closer to your trip date.
Au Dessus de Gaudissard is staffed June to September, with access dependent on snow conditions in shoulder months.
Hike from Gaudissart village in 1.5 hours, gaining 400m elevation on a straightforward trail; it's also accessible from neighbouring valleys for multi-day traverses.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) in a shared dormitory; there's no WiFi, but toilets and basic washing facilities are available.
Yes—the approach from Gaudissart is straightforward and gains only 400m, making it ideal for hikers new to refuge travel and families with mountain experience.
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44.9395, 5.9538
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