Chalet du Perron

Chalet du Perron sits at 1,850m in the Hautes-Alpes, above the village of Orcières-Merlette on the eastern slopes of the Massif du Dévoluy. The hut works as a base for summer hiking across open alpine pastures and ridge walks towards Pic de Bure (2,709m). Access is via a 2–2.5 hour walk from Orcières village, gaining roughly 700m. A rough track also serves the hut, usable by four-wheel-drive vehicles in good conditions. The location sits outside the national parks but within popular FFCAM hiking territory.
The chalet is small and family-run, with capacity for around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms and a few private doubles. Meals are served daily during season (June to September, weather dependent). The kitchen provides hearty dinners and packed lunches; bring your own breakfast or eat at the hut. Water comes from the mountain spring. The facilities are minimal but functional—expect no hot showers, just cold water and basic toilets. This is a working summer pasture refuge, not a tourist facility.
Book by phone direct to the hut. Numbers can be found through local Orcières tourism or FFCAM directories. July and August are busy; reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for these months. June and early September are quieter. The hut may close temporarily during bad weather or if staffing changes. Confirm opening dates before traveling.