Refuge Temple-Écrins
3.6About
Refuge Temple-Écrins sits at 2,410m in the Hautes-Alpes, on the northern flank of Parc National des Écrins. The approach takes 3–4 hours from the trailhead at Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, following a well-marked path that climbs steadily through alpine pasture and scree. The hut serves as a base for day hikes to the Temple massif and access routes to higher peaks in the Écrins range.
The refuge has 48 beds split between private rooms and dormitories. Full board (demi-pension) is available, and the kitchen provides solid mountain food. Water comes from a spring; there is no shower. The hut opens from June to September. FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) manages the facility and maintains the surrounding trails.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends; mid-week slots fill faster than you'd expect. Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and reserve. Arrive by early afternoon to give yourself time to settle in before dinner service around 19:00.
The refuge has 48 beds split between private rooms and dormitories. Full board (demi-pension) is available, and the kitchen provides solid mountain food. Water comes from a spring; there is no shower. The hut opens from June to September. FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) manages the facility and maintains the surrounding trails.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends; mid-week slots fill faster than you'd expect. Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and reserve. Arrive by early afternoon to give yourself time to settle in before dinner service around 19:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; call the refuge directly to check availability and confirm your dates.
Refuge Temple-Écrins is staffed from mid-June to mid-September; exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing.
The approach takes 3–4 hours from the trailhead at Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, following a well-marked path that climbs steadily through alpine pasture and scree to 2,410m.
The refuge has 48 beds in private rooms and dormitories, with full board (demi-pension) available—expect dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch for the next day.
Yes, the 3–4 hour approach is manageable for fit hikers with some mountain experience; it's ideal as a base for day hikes rather than technical climbing.
Location
44.9042, 6.3326
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- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 48
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 76 79 08 28
- Website
- http://refugetempleecrins.ffcam.fr/
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