Refuge des Feuilles
1.5
Isere, France
About
Refuge des Feuilles sits at 2,644m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, accessible via the valley of the Romanche from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The standard approach takes 4–5 hours from Chichilianne and involves steady climbing through alpine meadows and scree. Snow can block the route from November to May. This is genuine mountain terrain, not a waymarked tourist walk.
The refuge operates as a simple, unmanned shelter managed by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people on basic mattresses and provides drinking water from a nearby source. There are no showers or flush toilets; bring a headtorch and expect basic mountain conditions. The hut sits on a ridge with views toward Mont Blanc and the Écrins massif. Winter access requires winter mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. The open season runs June through September, though the hut can be used year-round by those equipped for alpine conditions.
Refuge des Feuilles has no guardian, so there is no booking system. Arrive early if you plan to stay, as the limited capacity means it fills on good-weather weekends. Bring all food, a sleeping bag, and a mat. A donation box at the hut supports FFCAM maintenance. Check conditions before ascending in shoulder seasons—the ridge catches weather quickly.
The refuge operates as a simple, unmanned shelter managed by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people on basic mattresses and provides drinking water from a nearby source. There are no showers or flush toilets; bring a headtorch and expect basic mountain conditions. The hut sits on a ridge with views toward Mont Blanc and the Écrins massif. Winter access requires winter mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. The open season runs June through September, though the hut can be used year-round by those equipped for alpine conditions.
Refuge des Feuilles has no guardian, so there is no booking system. Arrive early if you plan to stay, as the limited capacity means it fills on good-weather weekends. Bring all food, a sleeping bag, and a mat. A donation box at the hut supports FFCAM maintenance. Check conditions before ascending in shoulder seasons—the ridge catches weather quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refuge des Feuilles is unmanned and operates on a first-come, first-served basis—no advance booking required or possible.
Accessible June to October; snow blocks the route November to May.
Hike 4–5 hours from Chichilianne via steady climbing through alpine meadows and scree to reach 2,644m.
Basic mattresses for around 20 people and drinking water; no showers or flush toilets.
No—this is genuine mountain terrain requiring solid fitness and Alpine experience, not a waymarked tourist walk.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website