Cabin Pastorale du Chourum Clot

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Cabane Pastorale du Chourum Clot

Hautes-Alpes, France Write a review

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Cabane Pastorale du Chourum Clot sits at 2,430m in the Hautes-Alpes, in the southern reaches of Parc National des Écrins. Reach it from the Pré-de-Madame trailhead near Ancelle, a 2.5-hour hike gaining 650m through alpine meadow and sparse larch forest. The cabin marks the start of routes into the Chaîne du Devoluy and serves as a base for scrambles to Pic de Ségure (2,881m) and traverses toward the Valgaudemar valley. Summer access is straightforward; winter approaches require mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness.
The cabin operates year-round as an unstaffed refuge managed by FFCAM, with capacity for 16 people in dormitory quarters. No meals or supplies are available on-site—bring everything you need. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut has basic sleeping platforms, a wood stove for heating, and a small storage area. Winter visits demand self-sufficiency: the building provides shelter only, with no caretaker, electricity, or running water beyond snow melt.
Book through the FFCAM Ancelle section well in advance for July and August weekends. Contact details and current status are maintained on the FFCAM website and alpine-huts.com's partner databases. The cabin fills quickly during school holidays and during good weather windows in summer. Check conditions before winter visits—the building may be difficult to access and requires full winter mountaineering kit and navigation skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut is small and fills quickly for peak season.
Open late June to mid-September; winter access is possible but requires mountaineering experience and prior arrangement.
Start at Pré-de-Madame trailhead near Ancelle and hike 2.5 hours gaining 650m through alpine meadow and larch forest to reach 2,430m.
Expect basic dormitory beds and meals provided by the guardian; water is available but showers are limited or absent—pack accordingly.
The approach hike is manageable for fit walkers, but the cabin is best used as a base for mountaineering and scrambling (Pic de Ségure, Chaîne du Devoluy traverses) rather than casual hiking.

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44.7025, 5.8502
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