Baraque Forestière de sous Courtet
2.5
Hautes-Alpes, France
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Baraque Forestière de Sous Courtet sits at 2,180m in the Hautes-Alpes, deep in the Parc National des Écrins. The hut anchors the upper Valgaudemar valley, a serious hiking country accessed from Saint-Firmin. The forest road ends at a parking area; from there, walk 2 hours upvalley through larch and spruce to reach the baraque. This approach works year-round for fit hikers, though snow closes access above 1,800m from November to April.
The baraque is a small, stripped-down refuge—6 beds in one or two rooms, a basic kitchen, and a wood stove. There are no showers or flush toilets; expect an outhouse and washing at the sink. You cook your own meals or bring food. The guardian may be present in summer; contact the FFCAM before visiting to confirm. The hut works best from June to September for mountaineers climbing peaks in the Écrins massif and hikers doing valley traverses. Winter access demands serious snow skills.
Book through the FFCAM or contact the Chamois Blanc hut (which manages this site). Reserve well ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly—aim for 4–6 weeks' notice in peak season. Bring your own sleeping bag and food. This is a working base camp, not a comfortable refuge. Go here to climb, not to relax.
The baraque is a small, stripped-down refuge—6 beds in one or two rooms, a basic kitchen, and a wood stove. There are no showers or flush toilets; expect an outhouse and washing at the sink. You cook your own meals or bring food. The guardian may be present in summer; contact the FFCAM before visiting to confirm. The hut works best from June to September for mountaineers climbing peaks in the Écrins massif and hikers doing valley traverses. Winter access demands serious snow skills.
Book through the FFCAM or contact the Chamois Blanc hut (which manages this site). Reserve well ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly—aim for 4–6 weeks' notice in peak season. Bring your own sleeping bag and food. This is a working base camp, not a comfortable refuge. Go here to climb, not to relax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August; this is a small, popular hut with only 6 beds.
Open year-round for fit hikers, though snow blocks access above 1,800m from November to April; best visited June to October.
Drive to the parking area at the end of the forest road near Saint-Firmin; hike 2 hours upvalley through forest to reach the baraque at 2,180m.
6 beds in basic dormitory style; bring your own sleeping bag and expect no showers or flush toilets—this is a stripped-down mountain shelter.
No—the 2-hour approach is manageable for fit hikers, but the hut's remoteness, tiny capacity, and minimal facilities suit experienced mountaineers and hikers only.
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44.7626, 5.8073
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