Chalet de Sécheron (Feissons sur Isère)
2.5
Savoie, France
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About
Chalet de Sécheron sits at 1,250m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, above the village of Feissons-sur-Isère in Savoie. The hut stands on the GR55 long-distance trail and serves as a base for traverses across the range toward the Parc National de la Vanoise. Most walkers reach it in 2–3 hours from Feissons, following forest tracks that gain 600m steadily. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk.
The chalet operates year-round and holds 40 beds in dorm and private rooms. Meals focus on local mountain food; half-board is standard but room-only stays are possible. The hut runs a small bar and sells packed lunches for day walkers. Facilities include solar heating, composting toilets, and no mains water—expect basic comfort suited to serious hikers. Mobile signal is weak but reliable by landline.
Contact the hut directly by phone to reserve beds, especially for weekends and July–August. Winter bookings should be made well in advance due to limited staffing. The chalet sits outside major park boundaries, making it less crowded than huts deeper in the Écrins or Vanoise. Solo walkers and small groups will find it quieter than the busier refuges nearer to Mont-Blanc.
The chalet operates year-round and holds 40 beds in dorm and private rooms. Meals focus on local mountain food; half-board is standard but room-only stays are possible. The hut runs a small bar and sells packed lunches for day walkers. Facilities include solar heating, composting toilets, and no mains water—expect basic comfort suited to serious hikers. Mobile signal is weak but reliable by landline.
Contact the hut directly by phone to reserve beds, especially for weekends and July–August. Winter bookings should be made well in advance due to limited staffing. The chalet sits outside major park boundaries, making it less crowded than huts deeper in the Écrins or Vanoise. Solo walkers and small groups will find it quieter than the busier refuges nearer to Mont-Blanc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends and July–August; the hut holds only 40 beds so book at least a few weeks ahead during peak season.
Chalet de Sécheron operates year-round, though winter access is weather-dependent and limited by avalanche risk.
Hike 2–3 hours from Feissons-sur-Isère village, gaining 600m on forest tracks; the hut sits on the GR55 trail at 1,250m.
The chalet serves meals and offers 40 beds in dorm and private rooms; contact the hut directly for shower availability and other amenities.
Yes—the approach is steady but not technical, and the hut is accessible as a first overnight on the GR55; mountaineers also use it as a base for traverses toward Vanoise.
Location
45.5855, 6.5090
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- +33 4 79 22 51 70
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