Refuge de la Muzelle
5.0About
Refuge de la Muzelle sits at 2,112m in the Hautes-Alpes, in the Parc National des Écrins. Most parties approach from Chambon en Vercors via the Lac de Tracol trail, a steady 3–4 hour hike gaining 700m. The refuge is well-positioned for summer alpine walking and serves as a base or overnight stop on several multi-day routes through the Écrins massif.
The refuge holds 70 beds across mixed dormitories. The warden serves dinner and breakfast in the dining room; bring a camping stove if you want mid-day snacks. Showers and flush toilets are available, along with drinking water. The hut operates year-round, though staffing is minimal in winter—ring ahead if visiting outside peak season. Mobile signal is weak; plan on being offline.
Book by phone directly with the refuge at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. June, September, and early October fill steadily but offer better margins for last-minute bookings. Weekends year-round are busier than weekdays. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement; confirm payment methods when you ring, as remote mountain locations sometimes have limited card facilities.
The refuge holds 70 beds across mixed dormitories. The warden serves dinner and breakfast in the dining room; bring a camping stove if you want mid-day snacks. Showers and flush toilets are available, along with drinking water. The hut operates year-round, though staffing is minimal in winter—ring ahead if visiting outside peak season. Mobile signal is weak; plan on being offline.
Book by phone directly with the refuge at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. June, September, and early October fill steadily but offer better margins for last-minute bookings. Weekends year-round are busier than weekdays. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement; confirm payment methods when you ring, as remote mountain locations sometimes have limited card facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; call the refuge directly to check availability and confirm your arrival date.
The refuge is staffed June to September, though exact opening and closing dates depend on snow conditions.
The standard approach is from Chambon en Vercors via the Lac de Tracol trail: a steady 3–4 hour hike gaining 700m to the refuge at 2,112m.
The warden serves dinner and breakfast; the refuge has showers, flush toilets, and drinking water, so bring a camping stove if you want hot drinks between meals.
Yes, the approach is a straightforward 3–4 hour walk with no scrambling, and the refuge's facilities and meals make it comfortable for hikers new to alpine huts.
Location
44.9530, 6.0975
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Total
- 70
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 76 79 02 01
- Website
- https://refugedelamuzelle.fr/
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