Refuge du Glacier Blanc
3.6About
Refuge du Glacier Blanc sits at 2,542m in the Hautes-Alpes, deep in Parc National des Écrins. Reach it from the Vallée de la Guisane via the Monêtier-les-Bains approach. The standard route climbs roughly 1,100m over 4–5 hours depending on your starting point and fitness. Winter access is not reliable; plan visits between June and September when the trail is snow-free.
The refuge holds 131 beds across multiple dormitories and a few private rooms. FFCAM manages it and serves half-board meals—dinner and breakfast are included with accommodation. The kitchen handles vegetarian diets if you notify them in advance. There's no shower, but a small washroom with cold water is available. Mobile signal is poor; bring paper maps. The hut closes outside the summer season.
Book by phoning the refuge directly as soon as you've fixed your dates—aim for at least 4–6 weeks ahead during July and August when demand is high. Confirm your arrival time before you leave home, since the warden needs to know when to expect you. Solo hikers and small groups often find space more easily than large parties on popular weekends.
The refuge holds 131 beds across multiple dormitories and a few private rooms. FFCAM manages it and serves half-board meals—dinner and breakfast are included with accommodation. The kitchen handles vegetarian diets if you notify them in advance. There's no shower, but a small washroom with cold water is available. Mobile signal is poor; bring paper maps. The hut closes outside the summer season.
Book by phoning the refuge directly as soon as you've fixed your dates—aim for at least 4–6 weeks ahead during July and August when demand is high. Confirm your arrival time before you leave home, since the warden needs to know when to expect you. Solo hikers and small groups often find space more easily than large parties on popular weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder months (June, September) need 4–6 weeks' notice. Contact the refuge directly by phone to reserve.
Open and staffed June to September; the approach trail is snow-free and reliable only in these months.
Start from Monêtier-les-Bains in the Vallée de la Guisane and climb roughly 1,100m over 4–5 hours to reach 2,542m.
Half-board meals (dinner and breakfast) are included; the refuge has 131 beds in dormitories and a few private rooms, with basic washing facilities.
Yes, if you're fit enough for a 4–5 hour, 1,100m climb; it's a solid day hike rather than a technical route, making it accessible for strong hikers new to Alpine refuges.
Location
44.9375, 6.4116
HutLists Score
3.6
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 131
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 92 23 50 24
- Website
- https://refugeduglacierblanc.ffcam.fr/
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