Cabin de Rif-Meyol

Cabane de Rif-Meyol sits at 2,063m in the Hautes-Alpes, on the south side of Pic de la Grave above the Vallée de la Clarée. Reach it from the small village of Névache via a marked trail that climbs steeply through larch forest, then across alpine meadow. The hut lies roughly 4–5 hours on foot from Névache, making it accessible for fit hikers rather than mountaineers on multi-day traverses. The final approach crosses open terrain with good views south towards Mont-Viso.
The cabin is a small, simple refuge managed by the FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms. Basic meals—soup, pasta, cheese—are available if you book ahead. There's no electricity or running water; bring a headtorch and be prepared for cold nights even in summer. The hut is staffed seasonally from mid-June through September. Outside these months, it operates as an unstaffed emergency shelter with a small stock of supplies.
Book bunks well ahead by contacting the hut directly or through the FFCAM website. July and August fill quickly. The cabin sits on the Vallée de la Clarée side of the watershed, making it a good base for day walks to Pic de la Grave (2,386m) or sorties into the Parc National des Écrins. The approach trail can be muddy or snowy in early June. September offers reliable weather and fewer people.