Refuge du Habert D'Aiguebelle
3.9About
Refuge du Habert d'Aiguebelle sits at 1,735m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, east of Grenoble in Isère. The standard approach is from Allevard-les-Bains: take the D925 south, then follow the road toward Prapoutel. Park at the Prapoutel car park and hike 2.5 to 3 hours northwest through forest and alpine meadow to reach the hut. The route is well-marked but involves sustained climbing. In winter, road access to Prapoutel is unreliable above 1,600m, so check conditions before driving up.
The refuge is a small, simple hut run by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory accommodation. Meals are available for residents—the kitchen serves dinner and breakfast. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut has no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove. The season runs from June through September, weather permitting. It's a working base for day hikes into the Belledonne range and for walkers traversing longer routes across the massif.
Contact the FFCAM directly to reserve beds, especially in July and August. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates, as spring snow melt can delay the season. The hut can fill on weekends during July, so book at least 4 weeks in advance for peak season. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement. Bring cash; card payment is unreliable in this remote location.
The refuge is a small, simple hut run by FFCAM. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory accommodation. Meals are available for residents—the kitchen serves dinner and breakfast. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut has no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove. The season runs from June through September, weather permitting. It's a working base for day hikes into the Belledonne range and for walkers traversing longer routes across the massif.
Contact the FFCAM directly to reserve beds, especially in July and August. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates, as spring snow melt can delay the season. The hut can fill on weekends during July, so book at least 4 weeks in advance for peak season. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement. Bring cash; card payment is unreliable in this remote location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months in advance for July and August; other months can usually be arranged with 2–4 weeks' notice.
The refuge is staffed June to September; it may be accessible outside these months but services are not guaranteed.
Park at Prapoutel (south of Allevard-les-Bains on the D925) and hike 2.5–3 hours northwest through forest and meadow with sustained climbing; the route is well-marked.
Expect basic dormitory beds, a kitchen, and simple meals; shower facilities are minimal or absent, so come prepared to wash with cold water or a basin.
The hike is moderate but sustained, so suitable for hikers with basic fitness; families with strong walkers can manage it, but not for young children or those new to mountain terrain.
Location
45.2237, 6.0209
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- FFCAM
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- Website
- https://refugedaiguebelle.fr/
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