Bergerie des Chaumailloux (Cabin de la SMA)

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Bergerie des Chaumailloux (cabane de la SMA)

Isere, France Write a review

About

Bergerie des Chaumailloux sits at 2,340m on the western slopes of the Chaîne de Belledonne in Isère. Reach it from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse via the Charmant Som trail, a 4–5 hour ascent. The route climbs through forest then opens to alpine meadow. In summer, you can also approach from Allevard via the Lacs Robert route, adding 3–4 hours. The hut is not accessible by car; approach on foot year-round. Winter access is possible but requires mountain skills and avalanche awareness.
The hut is a simple stone bergerie (shepherd's shelter) managed by the SMA (Société Montagnarde de l'Alpenstock). It sleeps 15 in dormitory beds. Meals are basic—bring your own food or arrange half-board ahead of time. Water is available from a spring; there is no shower. The hut has a wood stove and is open June to September reliably, though the season can extend into May and October depending on snow conditions. It offers an excellent base for ridge walking along Chaîne de Belledonne and ascents toward Mont Blanc du Nant Brun (2,666m).
Contact the hut by email or phone to check availability and arrange meals. Weekends and July–August are busy; book at least 3–4 weeks ahead for these periods. The SMA manages several cabins in the region, so confirm that Bergerie des Chaumailloux has capacity before traveling. Self-catering is reliable and expected; do not rely on the hut for meals unless you have confirmed provision beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the SMA by email or phone as soon as possible—the hut has only 15 beds and fills quickly in summer.
Summer season runs June to September; winter access is possible but requires avalanche skills and should be arranged in advance.
From Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse via Charmant Som (4–5 hours), or from Allevard via Lacs Robert (7–9 hours); no vehicle access—hiking only.
The hut provides 15 beds and meals; confirm shower facilities and water availability when you book, as this is a small mountain refuge.
The summer routes are feasible for hikers with reasonable fitness, but winter access demands mountaineering experience and avalanche knowledge.

Location

44.8071, 5.5119
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private
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15

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Email
[email protected]
Phone
+33 4 76 34 40 75
Website
http://skieursdumontaiguille.over-blog.com/2015/01/chaumailloux.html

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