Baraque de Barlet
3.4About
Baraque de Barlet sits at 1,500m on the slopes above the Romanche valley in Isère, deep in Parc National des Écrins. The hut serves as a base for approaches to Mont Gioberney and routes into the southern Écrins massif. Access is via the hamlet of Entraigues—allow 2 to 2.5 hours on foot from the road end, climbing steadily through forest and then open terrain. The hut is small and spartan, typical of a mountaineer's refuge rather than a tourist shelter. Few other buildings are within an hour's walk, making this a genuinely remote location.
The hut has 4 beds total across one or two rooms, so expect close quarters and book early if you plan to stay. It operates as a basic refuge with no warden and no guaranteed meals—bring all food and fuel. Water is available from a nearby source. The season runs roughly June through September, though winter access is possible for those equipped and experienced. Stove heating and mattresses are provided, but you'll need a sleeping bag and all other supplies. This is genuine alpine mountaineering shelter, not a guesthouse.
Book directly with FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne), which manages the hut. Contact details are available through the Écrins national park visitor centres or FFCAM's regional office in Grenoble. The 4-bed capacity means availability fills quickly in July and August—contact at least 2 months ahead for summer weekends. Winter visits require prior coordination and the correct key system.
The hut has 4 beds total across one or two rooms, so expect close quarters and book early if you plan to stay. It operates as a basic refuge with no warden and no guaranteed meals—bring all food and fuel. Water is available from a nearby source. The season runs roughly June through September, though winter access is possible for those equipped and experienced. Stove heating and mattresses are provided, but you'll need a sleeping bag and all other supplies. This is genuine alpine mountaineering shelter, not a guesthouse.
Book directly with FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne), which manages the hut. Contact details are available through the Écrins national park visitor centres or FFCAM's regional office in Grenoble. The 4-bed capacity means availability fills quickly in July and August—contact at least 2 months ahead for summer weekends. Winter visits require prior coordination and the correct key system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut has only 4 beds, so availability is tight during peak season.
The hut is typically staffed June to September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and the guardian's schedule—contact ahead to confirm.
Park at the road end near Entraigues and hike 2 to 2.5 hours uphill through forest and open terrain to reach 1,500m.
Expect basic mountaineer accommodation: 4 beds, no shower, water from a spring or snow melt, and meals prepared by the guardian if you book in advance.
No—the 2.5-hour approach and spartan conditions suit experienced mountaineers planning ascents of Mont Gioberney or Écrins routes, not casual hikers.
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45.2201, 5.9712
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