About
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut is small with limited beds, so earlier booking is essential for peak season.
The hut is accessible May to October depending on snow conditions, though it's also used as a winter mountaineering base.
From Allevard-les-Bains, follow marked trails to the hut at 2,554m; the standard approach takes 4–5 hours.
It's a small, basic mountain hut with dorm beds and simple meals; expect minimal amenities and no showers.
It's better suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers; the 4–5 hour approach and high altitude (2,554m) demand fitness, and many visit for winter mountaineering.
Location
44.9310, 5.7497
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