Cabin des Clots de Mirabel
2.7Cabane des Clots de Mirabel
About
Cabane des Clots de Mirabel sits at 1,515m in the Hautes-Alpes, accessed via the Val de Ribémont. The approach takes 2.5 hours on foot from the roadhead at Ribémont. This is a small, basic refuge designed for walkers and climbers using the upper valleys of the Écrins massif. The hut serves as a staging point for routes into the surrounding peaks and glacier approaches.
The cabin holds 5 beds across shared dormitory space. It operates as a staffed refuge with meals available—book meals when you reserve beds. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut opens June through September, closing earlier if snow blocks access. Expect simple, functional conditions: this is working mountain shelter, not a comfortable inn. Toilets are basic; there is no shower.
Contact the hut directly or book through the FFCAM network. July and August fill weeks ahead—book 4-6 weeks minimum for summer weekends. June and September offer quieter access. Confirm opening dates before travel, as late snow can delay the season. Arrive with supplies for poor weather; the valley is exposed and conditions change fast.
The cabin holds 5 beds across shared dormitory space. It operates as a staffed refuge with meals available—book meals when you reserve beds. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut opens June through September, closing earlier if snow blocks access. Expect simple, functional conditions: this is working mountain shelter, not a comfortable inn. Toilets are basic; there is no shower.
Contact the hut directly or book through the FFCAM network. July and August fill weeks ahead—book 4-6 weeks minimum for summer weekends. June and September offer quieter access. Confirm opening dates before travel, as late snow can delay the season. Arrive with supplies for poor weather; the valley is exposed and conditions change fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; this tiny refuge fills quickly with only 5 beds available.
The refuge is staffed from June to September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing.
Start from the roadhead at Ribémont in Val de Ribémont; the approach hike takes 2.5 hours on foot.
The refuge serves meals if booked in advance; expect basic shared dormitory beds and mountain hut facilities (no private rooms or showers).
Not ideal for beginners—the 2.5-hour approach and tiny capacity make it best suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers using it as a staging point for glacier and peak routes in the Écrins.
Location
45.1190, 5.9375
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