Refuge du Clos Raffin
2.6
Hautes-Alpes, France
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Refuge du Clos Raffin sits at 2,213m in the Hautes-Alpes, on the eastern edge of the Ecrins massif. The standard approach is from Champoléon valley, starting near Saint-Firmin. The trail climbs steadily through forest and alpine meadow for roughly 3.5 hours. This is solid hiking terrain, not technical ground—the route gains 800m elevation over well-marked paths. The hut works as a basecamp for summer ridge walks and scrambles in the immediate area, and also serves hikers traversing between valleys.
The refuge manages around 30–40 beds in shared dormitories and a handful of private rooms. The guardian runs the kitchen May through September, serving evening meals and packed lunches. Water comes from a nearby spring. Facilities are basic: no showers, no electricity in the dorms. The hut is managed by FFCAM and maintains the typical refuge standard—clean, functional, focused on hiking rather than comfort. Winter is closed; confirm opening dates if you're traveling in shoulder months.
Book directly with the refuge by phone or email 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends and the second week of August fill quickly. Single travellers often find space with less notice. Avoid turning up without a reservation mid-summer. The hut lies within Parc National des Écrins; respect park rules and check fire restrictions during dry spells.
The refuge manages around 30–40 beds in shared dormitories and a handful of private rooms. The guardian runs the kitchen May through September, serving evening meals and packed lunches. Water comes from a nearby spring. Facilities are basic: no showers, no electricity in the dorms. The hut is managed by FFCAM and maintains the typical refuge standard—clean, functional, focused on hiking rather than comfort. Winter is closed; confirm opening dates if you're traveling in shoulder months.
Book directly with the refuge by phone or email 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends and the second week of August fill quickly. Single travellers often find space with less notice. Avoid turning up without a reservation mid-summer. The hut lies within Parc National des Écrins; respect park rules and check fire restrictions during dry spells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates are usually available with less notice.
Refuge du Clos Raffin is staffed from mid-June to mid-September.
Start near Saint-Firmin in Champoléon valley and follow the marked trail for 3.5 hours; the route gains 800m through forest and alpine meadow to 2,213m.
The refuge serves dinner and breakfast; beds are in shared dormitories, and there is no shower on-site.
Yes—the approach is non-technical hiking with good trail markers, making it accessible for fit beginners comfortable with 800m elevation gain.
Location
45.0581, 6.2770
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