Chalet-Refuge du Fay
4.8
Hautes-Alpes, France
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About
Chalet-Refuge du Fay sits at 2,000m in the Hautes-Alpes, on the approach to the Massif du Dévoluy. The hut sits on the GR54 long-distance trail and serves as a basecamp for day walks into the Parc National des Écrins. Reach it via the Montmorin valley from Monêtier-les-Bains—a 3-hour walk from the road end. The terrain is steep but well-marked.
The refuge holds 24 beds in mixed dorms. Hot showers and flush toilets work reliably year-round. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the refuge. Mobile signal is weak and there is no WiFi. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and you should confirm by phone before travelling. Booking through the FFCAM network is strongly recommended given the location's popularity with GR54 walkers.
Book at least 3 months ahead for July and August. Contact the refuge directly by phone to reserve and to check winter access. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and summer weekends. Arrive early if you plan to walk in without a booking during shoulder seasons (May–June and September–October).
The refuge holds 24 beds in mixed dorms. Hot showers and flush toilets work reliably year-round. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the refuge. Mobile signal is weak and there is no WiFi. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and you should confirm by phone before travelling. Booking through the FFCAM network is strongly recommended given the location's popularity with GR54 walkers.
Book at least 3 months ahead for July and August. Contact the refuge directly by phone to reserve and to check winter access. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and summer weekends. Arrive early if you plan to walk in without a booking during shoulder seasons (May–June and September–October).
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability—the hut has only 24 beds, so booking a few weeks in advance is wise for peak season (July–August).
The hut operates year-round with reliable water and heating, though staffing and meal service are best confirmed by calling ahead.
Start from the road end in the Montmorin valley near Monêtier-les-Bains and hike 3 hours on steep, well-marked terrain to reach the hut at 2,000m on the GR54.
The hut offers hot showers, flush toilets, and a kitchen serving dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or supplies if you plan to cook.
The 3-hour approach is steep, so you need solid fitness and hill-walking experience, but the trail is well-marked and the hut serves as a good basecamp for easier day walks in the Écrins.
Location
45.0576, 6.2136
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4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- Jun 18-Sep 14 00:00-24:00
- Total
- 24
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 76 80 24 12
- Website
- https://www.oisans.com/hebergement/refuge-du-fay/
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