Refuge du Soreiller

Refuge du Soreiller sits at 2,498m in the Massif du Dévoluy, a quieter limestone range east of Grenoble. The standard approach is from Superdévoluy ski station (1,780m): 2 hours 15 minutes on a well-marked trail following the Ruisseau du Soreiller stream, then switchbacks through alpine pasture. The hut also connects to trails toward Pic de Bure (2,709m) and Pas de la Cavale, making it useful for ridge traverses in the Dévoluy. This is serious hill terrain—don't underestimate afternoon thunderstorms or snow in early June.
The refuge operates year-round and sleeps 30 across dormitory rooms. The guardian serves dinner and breakfast; meals are basic but adequate fuel for the hills. Water comes from snowmelt or the stream. The building has no heating except the kitchen stove, so bring a sleeping bag rated to at least −5°C in winter. Toilets are outside. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel—expect coldness and simplicity.
Book directly by phone well ahead for weekends in July and August. Winter access depends on snowpack; confirm conditions before travelling. The hut fills quickly during school holidays. Arrive by 17:00 to ensure a meal slot.