Cabin du Curé

Cabane du Curé sits at 2,554m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, above the Isère valley. Reach it from Allevard-les-Bains or Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse via marked trails. The standard approach from Allevard takes 4–5 hours. The hut is accessible from May to October depending on snow conditions, though many parties approach it as a winter mountaineering objective. The cabin serves as a base for ascents of Pic de la Terrasse (2,737m) and traverses along the ridge.
The cabin is small and simple—a basic refuge built for self-sufficiency rather than comfort. It has 8–10 beds in dormitory sleeping arrangements and a basic kitchen where you cook your own food. Water comes from a spring nearby. There are no staffed meals or showers. The FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) manages the hut. Winter access requires mountain experience and avalanche awareness; summer visits need preparation for changeable weather and exposed terrain.
Book through FFCAM's website or contact the managing section directly. This is a backcountry refuge—arrive fully self-sufficient with food, stoves, and sleeping bags. July and August see the most traffic. The hut fills quickly on weekends. Winter mountaineering parties should plan well ahead and confirm snow/avalanche conditions before departure.