Cabin des Chasseurs

Cabane des Chasseurs sits at 1,990m in the Isère Alps, serving as a solid base for day hikes and longer traverses across the mid-altitude terrain. The cabin lies on the GR54 circuit and is accessible from several directions. From Pont-de-Pierre (the nearest road access), allow 2 hours to reach the hut. Most parties arrive from the Vénéon Valley via Champ-Base or from the Col de l'Aup side. The hut sits above the tree line in open moorland and rocky slopes, with views across the northern Ecrins massif.

This is a basic refuge offering bunk beds for around 30 people. The FFCAM manages it as a staffed shelter during summer months (typically June to September). Expect hot meals and drinks when the guardian is present; outside season you'll find an unstaffed shelter with basic emergency supplies. Water comes from the meltwater springs nearby—reliable in summer but check conditions if visiting late season. There are no showers or heating beyond a woodstove. The cabin works well for hikers tackling the GR54 or combining routes between Mont Gioberney and the Chamoissière plateau.

Book directly with FFCAM Isère for the summer season; places fill quickly in July and August, so contact them 4-6 weeks ahead if you need guaranteed beds. Outside the staffed season (October to May), the hut remains open as an emergency refuge. Bring a sleeping bag and mat year-round. The hut charges a small fee for use. Winter access is only for experienced parties familiar with the terrain.