Auberge des Allières
4.2About
Auberge des Allières sits at 1,426m in the Isère foothills, serving as a useful base for day hikes in the lower alpine terrain east of Grenoble. The hut is accessible by car via the D523 from Allevard, then a short walk from the road. Hikers can also approach on foot from the Chapareillan valley in 2–3 hours. The setting is less dramatic than higher alpine refuges, but the approach is straightforward and the surrounding ridges offer reliable autumn and spring hiking when higher huts remain closed.
The auberge functions as a simple mountain inn rather than a technical refuge. It has 20 beds across shared rooms, serves hearty evening meals and packed lunches, and operates a bar. Showers are available. The kitchen is competent without being ambitious. The hut stays open year-round, making it practical for walkers seeking refuge during shoulder seasons. Summer weekends and school holidays draw locals from Grenoble. Staff speak French primarily; English is limited.
Book directly by phone well ahead for weekends and summer weeks. Winter and weekday slots are usually flexible. The hut enforces a minimum stay at peak times. Arrive with small change for extras, though card payment is accepted. The nearest shop is 10km away in Allevard, so provision in advance if you have specific dietary needs. This is a working inn, not a dedicated alpine refuge, so manage expectations about mountain ethos and facilities accordingly.
The auberge functions as a simple mountain inn rather than a technical refuge. It has 20 beds across shared rooms, serves hearty evening meals and packed lunches, and operates a bar. Showers are available. The kitchen is competent without being ambitious. The hut stays open year-round, making it practical for walkers seeking refuge during shoulder seasons. Summer weekends and school holidays draw locals from Grenoble. Staff speak French primarily; English is limited.
Book directly by phone well ahead for weekends and summer weeks. Winter and weekday slots are usually flexible. The hut enforces a minimum stay at peak times. Arrive with small change for extras, though card payment is accepted. The nearest shop is 10km away in Allevard, so provision in advance if you have specific dietary needs. This is a working inn, not a dedicated alpine refuge, so manage expectations about mountain ethos and facilities accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and book; advance booking of 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient for this lower-altitude hut, which is less crowded than higher refuges.
The hut is open year-round, making it ideal for autumn and spring hiking when higher refuges are closed.
Drive via the D523 from Allevard and park near the road for a short walk, or hike from Chapareillan valley in 2–3 hours on foot.
The auberge serves meals and provides basic accommodation; bring a headtorch if arriving after dark, as it's in foothill terrain rather than high alpine.
Yes—the low elevation (1,426m), road access, and gentle surrounding terrain make it an excellent starting point for hikers new to multi-day trips.
Location
45.0958, 5.6033
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +334 76 94 32 32
- Website
- https://www.aubergedesallieres.com
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