Au Pied du Mur
2.5
Isere, France
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Au Pied du Mur sits at 1,850m in the Isère, on the Plateau du Vercors. It's a working mountain farm and guesthouse rather than a staffed alpine hut. Reach it from the Gorges de la Bourne via the hamlet of Villard-de-Lans—roughly 1.5 hours on foot from the main road. The approach is steady and well-marked; most hikers arrive via the GR91 trail network or local forest paths. The location works as a base for exploring the Vercors plateau, with access to the Cirque d'Archiane and routes toward Mont Aiguille.
The hut offers 12–15 beds in simple rooms. Meals are farm-focused and served communally. There's no electricity or running water in the traditional sense—you'll use an outside toilet and wash in cold water. This is genuine mountain hospitality, not a resort. Winter access depends on snow conditions; staff confirm the hut is open roughly May through September. Call ahead during shoulder seasons.
Book directly by telephone—there's no online system. Expect a busy period mid-July to mid-August, especially weekends. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed and evening meal) is the standard arrangement. This hut attracts people who want simplicity and community cooking, not hikers expecting hot showers or Wi-Fi.
The hut offers 12–15 beds in simple rooms. Meals are farm-focused and served communally. There's no electricity or running water in the traditional sense—you'll use an outside toilet and wash in cold water. This is genuine mountain hospitality, not a resort. Winter access depends on snow conditions; staff confirm the hut is open roughly May through September. Call ahead during shoulder seasons.
Book directly by telephone—there's no online system. Expect a busy period mid-July to mid-August, especially weekends. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed and evening meal) is the standard arrangement. This hut attracts people who want simplicity and community cooking, not hikers expecting hot showers or Wi-Fi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 months ahead, especially for weekends and summer months, as it's a small working farm with limited beds.
Au Pied du Mur operates year-round as a working farm guesthouse, though availability is higher June to September for hiking season.
Approach from Villard-de-Lans via the Gorges de la Bourne; it's roughly 1.5 hours on foot from the main road, following the GR91 trail or local forest paths.
It's a working mountain farm with guesthouse accommodation; expect simple farm-based meals and basic facilities rather than a commercial refuge setup.
Yes—the approach is steady and well-marked with no scrambling, making it accessible for hikers with basic fitness, though it's best suited to those comfortable with quiet, rustic accommodation.
Location
45.4374, 6.2778
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