Cabin des Lacs Roberts

Cabane des Lacs Roberts sits at 1,998m in the Hautes-Alpes, a small refuge serving mountaineers and hikers working the granite peaks around the Lacs Roberts. Reach it from Champoléon valley via a steep 2.5-hour hike gaining 900m; the trail climbs through larch forest then opens onto alpine meadow. An alternative approach from the Durance valley adds 1.5 hours. Most people access the cabin as part of a multi-day traverse of the Massif du Pelvoux or for ski mountaineering in winter.
The cabin sleeps 4 people in basic mountain conditions. There is no electricity, no running water, and no flush toilets or showers—you'll haul water from the lakes and use a dry toilet. Bring your own sleeping bag. Meals are self-catering only; stock supplies in Champoléon before departure. The cabin opens year-round for winter mountaineering but is most reliably accessible July through September. It is managed as an unmanned refuge, so call ahead to check conditions and arrange access if you need the key from local contacts.
Book through the Champoléon mairie or contact the Parc National des Écrins for current access details and guardian information. This is a working refuge, not a commercial operation—expect a rough night and plan accordingly. Winter ascents require mountain experience and avalanche awareness.