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About
Cabane de Carrette sits at 1,355m in the Isère Alps, serving as a base for hiking and mountaineering in the region. The cabin lies in remote terrain accessible on foot from the Champoléon Valley. Most parties approach via the hamlet of Tréminis, a 3–4 hour walk gaining roughly 400m. The route follows marked paths through forest and open ground; snow closes access November through April. Check conditions locally before heading up, as the trail can be muddy or impassable after heavy rain.
The cabin is a small, unstaffed refuge with 6 beds across two rooms. You bring your own food, cooking fuel, and water—there is no running water or shower. A basic stove and cooking area let you prepare meals. The toilet is a dry system. The space works well for small groups doing multi-day traverses or acclimatization climbs in the Écrins-adjacent terrain. Winter ascents are possible for experienced parties with proper equipment and navigation skills.
Book directly with the FFCAM Grenoble section or check their website for current access details and any seasonal closures. Winter visits require self-sufficiency and avalanche awareness. Arrival is on a first-come, first-served basis, so expect no guarantees during July and August weekends.
The cabin is a small, unstaffed refuge with 6 beds across two rooms. You bring your own food, cooking fuel, and water—there is no running water or shower. A basic stove and cooking area let you prepare meals. The toilet is a dry system. The space works well for small groups doing multi-day traverses or acclimatization climbs in the Écrins-adjacent terrain. Winter ascents are possible for experienced parties with proper equipment and navigation skills.
Book directly with the FFCAM Grenoble section or check their website for current access details and any seasonal closures. Winter visits require self-sufficiency and avalanche awareness. Arrival is on a first-come, first-served basis, so expect no guarantees during July and August weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; the cabin holds only 6 beds. Contact the refuge directly by phone or email—there's no online booking system.
The cabin is accessible May through October; snow blocks the approach November through April.
Start from Tréminis hamlet in the Champoléon Valley and allow 3–4 hours for the 400m ascent on marked paths; conditions vary with weather and season.
Bring your own water—there's no drinking water on-site—and expect basic sleeping arrangements; there are no showers or flush toilets.
No—the remote location, tiny capacity, lack of facilities, and variable trail conditions make this a hut for experienced mountaineers comfortable with alpine self-sufficiency.
Location
44.9845, 5.5067
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