Refuge de Furfande
3.4About
Refuge de Furfande sits at 2,300m in the Hautes-Alpes, giving access to high routes across the Parc National des Écrins. The hut lies on a major trekking corridor between the Vallée de la Guisane and routes towards Pic de la Grave. Approach takes 4–5 hours from Monêtier-les-Bains on good trail, gaining roughly 1,100m. The location works well as a stage hut on multi-day traverses across the range.
The refuge holds about 50 beds in shared dorms. Hot meals and packed lunches available on request; bring water containers as the hut relies on snow melt and limited sources. Basic toilets and washing facilities. Open mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow clearance. The guardian lives on-site throughout the season, making it reliable for booking and resupply. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel—expect simple conditions and a social atmosphere in the evening meal room.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August; July weekends fill 6–8 weeks prior. June and September are quieter but weather-dependent. Contact through the FFCAM/CAF network or ask your accommodation in the valley for the current number. The hut is FFCAM-affiliated; membership confers small discounts. Arrive before dark; the track becomes harder to navigate in poor light.
The refuge holds about 50 beds in shared dorms. Hot meals and packed lunches available on request; bring water containers as the hut relies on snow melt and limited sources. Basic toilets and washing facilities. Open mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow clearance. The guardian lives on-site throughout the season, making it reliable for booking and resupply. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel—expect simple conditions and a social atmosphere in the evening meal room.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August; July weekends fill 6–8 weeks prior. June and September are quieter but weather-dependent. Contact through the FFCAM/CAF network or ask your accommodation in the valley for the current number. The hut is FFCAM-affiliated; membership confers small discounts. Arrive before dark; the track becomes harder to navigate in poor light.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; contact by phone to confirm availability and meals.
Staffed from June to September; confirm exact dates when booking as mountain weather can affect access.
The approach takes 4–5 hours from Monêtier-les-Bains on well-marked trail, gaining roughly 1,100m elevation.
The refuge serves hot dinners and packed lunches on request; beds are in shared dorms with roughly 50 beds total.
Yes, it works well as a stage hut on multi-day treks; the approach is straightforward hiking with no technical scrambling required.
Location
44.7277, 6.7121
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- Phone
- +33 6 16 56 23 79
- Website
- https://www.refugedefurfande.com/
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