Refuge Adèle Planchard
2.7About
Refuge Adèle Planchard sits at 3,169m in the Hautes-Alpes, deep in Parc National des Écrins. Reach it on foot from Ailefroide (the standard approach) in roughly 4 hours via the Glacier Blanc basin. The hut serves climbers and trekkers targeting peaks around Mont Pelvoux and the surrounding massif. Snow and ice may block access before mid-June; check conditions before you go.
The refuge is a working mountain base, not a resort. It sleeps around 60 people in shared dorms. FFCAM runs the hut and serves dinner and breakfast; bring a packed lunch or eat à la carte at midday. Water comes from melt; toilets are basic mountain standard. The season runs mid-June through September, weather permitting. Groups can request half-board in advance.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends; June and September see lighter traffic. Contact the hut directly by email or phone. Confirm your arrival time and any dietary needs. The guardians will advise on conditions for your intended objectives. Solo climbers and small parties find space more easily on weekdays.
The refuge is a working mountain base, not a resort. It sleeps around 60 people in shared dorms. FFCAM runs the hut and serves dinner and breakfast; bring a packed lunch or eat à la carte at midday. Water comes from melt; toilets are basic mountain standard. The season runs mid-June through September, weather permitting. Groups can request half-board in advance.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends; June and September see lighter traffic. Contact the hut directly by email or phone. Confirm your arrival time and any dietary needs. The guardians will advise on conditions for your intended objectives. Solo climbers and small parties find space more easily on weekdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August, especially if you're climbing. Contact the refuge by email or phone directly.
Mid-June to mid-September, weather dependent. Snow and ice can block access before late June; confirm conditions before you go.
Start from Ailefroide and hike 4 hours via Glacier Blanc basin to reach the hut at 3,169m.
The refuge provides meals and sleeps 60 people in shared dorms; it's a working mountaineering base, not a hotel.
No—it's designed for experienced mountaineers and trekkers tackling peaks around Mont Pelvoux. The 4-hour approach and high elevation require fitness and acclimatisation.
Location
44.9689, 6.3451
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Quick Facts
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- PNF
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 76 79 92 14
- Website
- https://www.refuge-adele-planchard.com
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