About
Cabane du Gioberney sits at 2,491m in the Parc National des Écrins, above the Vallée du Drac Noir. The hut is accessible from Pelvoux via the GR54 trail, a 4–5 hour walk gaining 900m. Most climbers approach from Ailefroide village, following the Vallon de la Maie; this route takes 3–4 hours to the cabin. Summer access is straightforward. Winter approaches require mountaineering experience and appropriate gear.
The cabin is a simple refuge managed as part of the FFCAM network. It sleeps around 30 people in dormitory spaces. Meals and basic supplies are available when a guardian is present. Water comes from a nearby source. The hut operates May through September, with variable staffing depending on season. Expect basic conditions: no heating in shoulder months, pit toilet, no shower facilities. The cabin serves as a base for climbing Mont Pelvoux (3,946m), the Pointe de Gioberney (2,917m), and glacier crossings on the Glacier Blanc.
Book in advance through the FFCAM website or by phone, especially for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the peak climbing season when weather conditions favour attempts on Mont Pelvoux. Contact details are available through the Parc National des Écrins or the Pelvoux-based mountain guides. Bring a sleeping bag and mat; blankets are not guaranteed. Plan for self-sufficiency if the guardian is absent.
The cabin is a simple refuge managed as part of the FFCAM network. It sleeps around 30 people in dormitory spaces. Meals and basic supplies are available when a guardian is present. Water comes from a nearby source. The hut operates May through September, with variable staffing depending on season. Expect basic conditions: no heating in shoulder months, pit toilet, no shower facilities. The cabin serves as a base for climbing Mont Pelvoux (3,946m), the Pointe de Gioberney (2,917m), and glacier crossings on the Glacier Blanc.
Book in advance through the FFCAM website or by phone, especially for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the peak climbing season when weather conditions favour attempts on Mont Pelvoux. Contact details are available through the Parc National des Écrins or the Pelvoux-based mountain guides. Bring a sleeping bag and mat; blankets are not guaranteed. Plan for self-sufficiency if the guardian is absent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the cabin sleeps around 30 and fills quickly on weekends.
Open June to September; it is a simple unstaffed refuge, so bring a stove and food.
From Ailefroide village via Vallon de la Maie takes 3–4 hours and gains roughly 600m; from Pelvoux via the GR54 takes 4–5 hours and gains 900m.
Basic mountain cabin with sleeping platforms for 30 people; no meals or running water, so bring all food, fuel, and water.
The summer approach hikes are non-technical, but winter access requires mountaineering skill and rope work; summer is good for hikers with solid fitness.
Location
44.8478, 6.2840
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