Refuge de Pré-Large
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Refuge de Pré-Large sits at 1,575m in the Isère Alps, deep in the Parc National des Écrins. The hut is a 2.5-hour walk from Champoléon via the GR54 trail, gaining 575m steadily through forest and meadow. This is a serious mountain shelter, not a waystation on a popular route.
The refuge sleeps 3 people in basic dormitory conditions. Meals are not available, so bring all food and water from below. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect a dry toilet and a basic kitchen space. Open mid-June to mid-September only. This hut suits small, self-sufficient groups doing multi-day traverses in the Écrins massif. Expect minimal comfort and full self-reliance.
Book directly through FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne). Contact details are listed in the CAF refuge directory. Given the tiny capacity, book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. Outside July–August, you can often arrange access with less notice by calling ahead. Many visitors approach this hut as part of longer GR54 loops or Écrins ridge traverse itineraries, so confirm access dates align with your planned route.
The refuge sleeps 3 people in basic dormitory conditions. Meals are not available, so bring all food and water from below. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect a dry toilet and a basic kitchen space. Open mid-June to mid-September only. This hut suits small, self-sufficient groups doing multi-day traverses in the Écrins massif. Expect minimal comfort and full self-reliance.
Book directly through FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne). Contact details are listed in the CAF refuge directory. Given the tiny capacity, book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. Outside July–August, you can often arrange access with less notice by calling ahead. Many visitors approach this hut as part of longer GR54 loops or Écrins ridge traverse itineraries, so confirm access dates align with your planned route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the guardian directly as soon as possible—with only 3 beds, availability is extremely limited and often claimed months ahead.
Open mid-June to mid-September, staffed by a guardian during that period.
Start from Champoléon and follow the GR54 trail for 2.5 hours, climbing 575m through forest and meadow to reach the hut.
Expect basic dormitory beds, a dry toilet, and a simple kitchen space—bring all your own food and water since meals and drinking water are not available.
No—this is a serious mountain shelter on an unmarked route, best suited for experienced hikers comfortable with minimal facilities and self-sufficiency.
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45.3070, 5.7080
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