Chalet Raymond Derex (Le Bozon)
3.7About
Chalet Raymond Derex sits at 1984m in the Chaîne de Belledonne above the village of Le Bozon in Savoie. The hut is reached on foot from Le Bozon (allow 2.5 to 3 hours climbing roughly 900m). This is a working base for ascents in the Belledonne range and a waypoint on traverses linking the northern and central Alps. The approach is straightforward but steep in sections—solid trail shoes recommended.
The chalet accommodates 14 people in basic mountain dormitories. Meals are available: bring your own food or arrange with the warden in advance. Water comes from a spring; there are no showers or flush toilets, only basic facilities typical of a working hut at this altitude. The hut operates year-round but conditions and accessibility vary significantly by season—winter access depends on snow stability and avalanche risk. Summer (June to September) is most reliable. Contact the operator before visiting outside peak season.
Book direct with the warden. Contact details are essential and can be sourced through local alpine guides, the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne), or the Savoie tourist office. July and August fill quickly—aim to contact the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Expect no frills: this is a functional mountain shelter for serious hikers and climbers, not a resort facility.
The chalet accommodates 14 people in basic mountain dormitories. Meals are available: bring your own food or arrange with the warden in advance. Water comes from a spring; there are no showers or flush toilets, only basic facilities typical of a working hut at this altitude. The hut operates year-round but conditions and accessibility vary significantly by season—winter access depends on snow stability and avalanche risk. Summer (June to September) is most reliable. Contact the operator before visiting outside peak season.
Book direct with the warden. Contact details are essential and can be sourced through local alpine guides, the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne), or the Savoie tourist office. July and August fill quickly—aim to contact the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Expect no frills: this is a functional mountain shelter for serious hikers and climbers, not a resort facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; the hut has only 14 beds, so it fills quickly during July and August.
The hut is typically staffed from June to September, but confirm dates directly as this is a small, staffed chalet.
Hike from Le Bozon village; allow 2.5 to 3 hours to climb roughly 900m on a straightforward but steep trail—solid trail shoes are essential.
Meals are available if arranged in advance; there's drinking water on-site, but no showers or flush toilets, so come prepared for basic mountain conditions.
No—the steep 900m climb and high-altitude mountaineering focus make this a hut for experienced hikers and climbers, not beginners.
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45.5524, 6.5499
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