Baraque des Carriers
2.9About
Baraque des Carriers sits at 1465m in the Hautes-Alpes, serving as a base for routes into the Parc National des Écrins and the Chaîne de la Guisane. The hut is reached from the Vallée du Guil via a 3–4 hour approach from Aiguilles or similar trailheads, depending on route and fitness. Access is on foot year-round; mountain biking is possible in summer. The location works well for climbers tackling peaks in the southern Écrins and for walkers doing multi-day traverses of the high plateaux.
The baraque is a simple, staffed refuge with room for around 30 people in mixed dormitories. It offers half-board (dinner and breakfast included) or bed-only options. Meals are basic mountain fare—hearty and functional rather than elaborate. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut has no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove; conditions are spartan. It opens roughly May to September, depending on snow cover; contact ahead in shoulder months. Winter access is possible only for experienced mountaineers with proper gear.
Book directly with the hut keeper 2–3 months before your trip, especially for July and August weekends. Check opening dates in late April, as snowmelt and trail conditions vary. The hut fills steadily during summer, so don't leave booking to chance. Get contact details and current rates via the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) hut network or local tourist offices in the Vallée du Guil.
The baraque is a simple, staffed refuge with room for around 30 people in mixed dormitories. It offers half-board (dinner and breakfast included) or bed-only options. Meals are basic mountain fare—hearty and functional rather than elaborate. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut has no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove; conditions are spartan. It opens roughly May to September, depending on snow cover; contact ahead in shoulder months. Winter access is possible only for experienced mountaineers with proper gear.
Book directly with the hut keeper 2–3 months before your trip, especially for July and August weekends. Check opening dates in late April, as snowmelt and trail conditions vary. The hut fills steadily during summer, so don't leave booking to chance. Get contact details and current rates via the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) hut network or local tourist offices in the Vallée du Guil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; earlier if you're planning a July or August visit during peak season.
Baraque des Carriers is staffed June to September; winter access is possible on foot but unstaffed.
Hike 3–4 hours from Aiguilles or similar trailheads in the Vallée du Guil; mountain biking is an option in summer.
Expect basic mountain hut conditions: dormitory beds, meals provided by the guardian, and water from a spring; no showers.
The 3–4 hour approach is manageable for fit walkers, but this is a working mountaineers' hut for Écrins climbing and high plateau traverses—not a leisure destination.
Location
45.1634, 5.9058
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