Chalet du Tour
3.9About
Chalet du Tour sits at 1,439m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, east of Grenoble in Isère. The hut is accessible via the GR55 long-distance trail and several day-hike routes from nearby villages. From Allevard-les-Bains, the approach takes roughly 3 hours on well-marked paths through mixed forest and alpine meadows. The location makes it a solid base for traversing the Belledonne range, which offers sustained ridge walking and peaks up to 2,977m at Mont Blanc du Chaîne.
The hut provides dormitory beds and serves meals prepared on-site. Full board (demi-pension) includes dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. Facilities include running water and basic sanitation. It operates year-round, though availability and staffing vary significantly between summer (June–September) and winter months. Summer is the busy season, with July and August seeing regular footfall from through-hikers and mountaineers tackling the Belledonne traverse.
Contact the hut directly well in advance for July and August stays, especially if you need specific room arrangements. The FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) manages many Belledonne huts and can provide current contact details. Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. Off-season visits require confirmation of opening status and meal availability.
The hut provides dormitory beds and serves meals prepared on-site. Full board (demi-pension) includes dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. Facilities include running water and basic sanitation. It operates year-round, though availability and staffing vary significantly between summer (June–September) and winter months. Summer is the busy season, with July and August seeing regular footfall from through-hikers and mountaineers tackling the Belledonne traverse.
Contact the hut directly well in advance for July and August stays, especially if you need specific room arrangements. The FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) manages many Belledonne huts and can provide current contact details. Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. Off-season visits require confirmation of opening status and meal availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 months ahead for July and August; spring and autumn weekends fill quickly but weekdays are usually available with shorter notice.
Chalet du Tour is typically staffed from June to September, with weekends possible in May and October depending on snow conditions.
The most common approach is from Allevard-les-Bains (3 hours) via the GR55; the hut also sits on several day-hike routes from nearby villages in the Chaîne de Belledonne.
Expect dormitory beds, basic shower facilities, and dinner and breakfast service; bring your own toiletries and plan for limited hot water during peak season.
Yes—the 3-hour approach from Allevard is well-marked and moderate, making it ideal for hiking beginners; mountaineering activities require experience and are best done with a guide.
Location
45.5246, 6.3684
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