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Cabane de Malentraz sits at 1,610m in the Hautes-Alpes, accessible from the hamlet of Malentraz above Abriès in the Queyras massif. The approach takes 1.5 hours on foot from the road end. This is a straightforward walk, gaining 300m through open terrain. The cabin is also reachable in 4 hours from the Abriès-Ristolas road via the Combe de Malentraz, a longer but less steep option.
The cabin is a small, basic refuge run by FFCAM volunteers. It sleeps around 20 people in shared dormitories. Meals are not provided, so bring your own food and stove fuel. There is no drinking water on-site and no shower facilities. The hut operates year-round, though access in winter requires appropriate mountain experience and equipment. This is an unmanned hut—you'll find a register and basic shelter, useful as a base for hiking and ski mountaineering in the Queyras.
Book through FFCAM or contact the Abriès town hall in advance, especially for larger groups. The hut is popular with skiers in winter and walkers from June through September. Check conditions before travel in winter—avalanche risk and snow coverage vary significantly. Key access points are well marked on IGN maps.
The cabin is a small, basic refuge run by FFCAM volunteers. It sleeps around 20 people in shared dormitories. Meals are not provided, so bring your own food and stove fuel. There is no drinking water on-site and no shower facilities. The hut operates year-round, though access in winter requires appropriate mountain experience and equipment. This is an unmanned hut—you'll find a register and basic shelter, useful as a base for hiking and ski mountaineering in the Queyras.
Book through FFCAM or contact the Abriès town hall in advance, especially for larger groups. The hut is popular with skiers in winter and walkers from June through September. Check conditions before travel in winter—avalanche risk and snow coverage vary significantly. Key access points are well marked on IGN maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the refuge directly through FFCAM or the Abriès tourist office; this small volunteer-run cabin fills up quickly in July and August, so book at least 2–3 months ahead.
Cabane de Malentraz is staffed seasonally from June to September, with availability depending on volunteer schedules.
From the Malentraz hamlet above Abriès, it's a 1.5-hour walk gaining 300m through open terrain; alternatively, take the longer 4-hour route via Combe de Malentraz from the Abriès-Ristolas road.
The cabin provides basic dormitory beds (around 20 capacity) and meals; note that there is no running water or showers, so plan accordingly.
Yes—the main approach is straightforward at 1.5 hours with modest elevation gain, making it accessible for fit beginners, though the basic facilities suit experienced hikers best.
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44.8375, 6.0491
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