Refuge des Mouterres
1.4
Hautes-Alpes, France
About
Refuge des Mouterres sits at 2,140m in the Hautes-Alpes, serving hikers working the eastern approaches to Parc National des Écrins. Access is a 2.5-hour climb from the Vallée de la Grave, following marked paths through pasture and scree. The final approach steepens noticeably; scrambling skills are useful but not essential.
The refuge sleeps 25 in a mix of dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast are provided, with packed lunches available. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. The warden maintains the building from June through September; winter visits require prior arrangement. Stock your own food if visiting outside these months. The location works well as a base for day routes to Pic de la Grave (2,972m) or crossing toward Refuge de l'Alpe (a full day's walk).
Book directly with the warden by phone or email at least two weeks ahead, longer if targeting July or August weekends. The hut fills regularly during summer school holidays and in good weather. The path to Mouterres is lightly used compared to more famous routes, but popular enough that mid-week visits in July will be busy. Contact details are held by FFCAM; check their directory for current numbers and email before planning your trip.
The refuge sleeps 25 in a mix of dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast are provided, with packed lunches available. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. The warden maintains the building from June through September; winter visits require prior arrangement. Stock your own food if visiting outside these months. The location works well as a base for day routes to Pic de la Grave (2,972m) or crossing toward Refuge de l'Alpe (a full day's walk).
Book directly with the warden by phone or email at least two weeks ahead, longer if targeting July or August weekends. The hut fills regularly during summer school holidays and in good weather. The path to Mouterres is lightly used compared to more famous routes, but popular enough that mid-week visits in July will be busy. Contact details are held by FFCAM; check their directory for current numbers and email before planning your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; email [email protected] or call ahead, as the 25-bed capacity fills quickly.
Typically open June to September; confirm exact dates with the guardian before planning, as staffing depends on weather and demand.
Start from Vallée de la Grave and allow 2.5 hours to reach the refuge at 2,140m; the route is marked but the final section steepens and scrambling ability helps.
Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included, packed lunches available on request; water comes from a spring, and toilets are basic but functional.
It's manageable for fit hikers with basic mountain experience, but the steep final approach and scrambling terrain make it unsuitable for absolute beginners or families with young children.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PNF
- Season
- –
- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 76 80 24 05
- Website
- https://www.refugelesmouterres.com/