Refuge du Sélé

Refuge du Sélé sits at 2504m in the Hautes-Alpes, on the GR54 circuit in Parc National des Écrins. You reach it from Vallée du Champoléon in roughly 4–5 hours on foot, gaining 1100m from the village of Champoléon. The trail is well-marked but steep in places. Summer snow can linger until late June, so check conditions before heading up in early season.
The refuge holds 76 beds across mixed dormitories. Meals are served family-style—dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches on request. There's a small bar and a gas heater in the common room. Water comes from a mountain spring. The hut opens from late June to mid-September; exact dates vary, so confirm before planning your trip. It's staffed by volunteers from FFCAM and can get busy during school holidays and weekends in July and August.
Book directly by phone with the refuge keeper. They speak French primarily, so have your dates and group size ready. The hut fills quickly in July and August—aim to call at least 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September slots are more flexible. Half-board rates are reasonable; paying members of affiliated Alpine clubs sometimes get a discount.