Refuge des 7 Laux
4.3About
Refuge des 7 Laux sits at 2,135m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, east of Grenoble in Isère. Reach it from the village of Prapoutel (1,200m) via a hiking trail that takes 3–4 hours, gaining 935m steadily through forest then open alpine terrain. In winter and spring, approach from the Alpe de Sept-Laux side. The hut marks a natural stopping point on ridge traverses across the Belledonne massif and serves as a base for day climbs on surrounding peaks.
The refuge holds 50 beds in shared dorms and a few private rooms. Full meals are served at dinner; packed lunches available for hikers departing early. Water comes from a spring on-site. The hut has no WiFi or mobile signal—disconnect is deliberate. The FFCAM-affiliated refuge operates year-round, though staffing and meal service are reliable only June to September. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and prior arrangement with the guardian.
Book directly by phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Saturdays fill quickly during the climbing season. The hut fills regularly in summer with guided groups, so weekday visits offer more comfort. Contact the guardian before arriving in winter or shoulder seasons to confirm staffing and water availability.
The refuge holds 50 beds in shared dorms and a few private rooms. Full meals are served at dinner; packed lunches available for hikers departing early. Water comes from a spring on-site. The hut has no WiFi or mobile signal—disconnect is deliberate. The FFCAM-affiliated refuge operates year-round, though staffing and meal service are reliable only June to September. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and prior arrangement with the guardian.
Book directly by phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Saturdays fill quickly during the climbing season. The hut fills regularly in summer with guided groups, so weekday visits offer more comfort. Contact the guardian before arriving in winter or shoulder seasons to confirm staffing and water availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; other months are less constrained.
Open mid-June to mid-September for summer hiking; accessible in winter/spring from the Alpe de Sept-Laux side, but call ahead to confirm staffing.
Hike 3–4 hours from Prapoutel village (1,200m), gaining 935m through forest and alpine terrain; in winter/spring, approach from Alpe de Sept-Laux.
50 beds in shared dorms; book meals (breakfast and dinner) when you reserve, as the hut is staffed and kitchen-dependent.
Yes for fit hikers comfortable with 3–4 hours of steady uphill; the ridge traverses and peak climbs it serves are more advanced.
Location
45.2490, 6.0785
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- Jun-Sep 00:00-24:00
- Total
- 60
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 76 45 99 11
- Website
- https://refugedes7laux.jimdofree.com/
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