Cabin de la Combe (Coin Lauzier)

2.6

Cabane de la Combe (Coin Lauzier)

Hautes-Alpes, France Write a review

About

Cabane de la Combe sits at 2,715m in the Écrins massif, reached from the Vallée du Vénéon near Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans. The standard approach takes 3.5 to 4 hours from the Pont de l'Alpe trailhead, gaining 1,100m through open pasture and rocky terrain. The hut serves as a base for ascents of Pic de la Combe and other peaks on the Coin Lauzier ridge, and lies on the GR54 (Tour de l'Oisans). Summer snow patches may linger into July.
This is a small, basic refuge managed by FFCAM. It has around 20 beds in dormitory accommodation and provides evening meals and breakfast. Water comes from snowmelt and a small spring. The hut operates from June to September, weather permitting. Given the remoteness and size, expect simple but adequate facilities and self-sufficient atmospherics. Overnight stays require advance arrangement.
Book directly through FFCAM or contact the local club managing the hut. July and August fill quickly—reserve by May for summer visits. June and September offer quieter conditions. The hut has no phone reception; email or post is essential. Bring a sleeping bag and torch. Routes to nearby peaks can be snow-dependent through mid-summer, so check conditions before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; this is a small FFCAM refuge with limited beds, so it fills quickly in peak season.
The refuge is typically staffed from mid-June to mid-September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and FFCAM scheduling.
Start from Pont de l'Alpe trailhead in the Vallée du Vénéon; the standard route is 3.5–4 hours with 1,100m elevation gain over open pasture and rocky terrain.
Expect basic accommodation with shared dorm beds and communal meals; showers are limited or absent, as is typical for small FFCAM refuges at this altitude.
No—the approach is steep and exposed, and the hut serves mountaineers tackling Pic de la Combe and ridge peaks; it requires solid hiking fitness and comfort with rocky terrain.

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44.9923, 5.9953
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