Cabane des Diablerets
1.3
2,486m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane des Diablerets sits at 2,486m on the border between Piedmont and France, accessible via the Queyras valley. Reach it from Château-Ville-Vieille in about 4 hours on foot, following the GR5 long-distance trail. The approach is steady rather than technical—suitable for strong day-hikers but most visitors stay overnight. Summer conditions are reliable from late June onwards.
The hut sleeps 32 across mixed dormitory rooms. Kitchen staff prepare dinner and breakfast; meals are included with overnight stays. Drinking water comes from a reliable mountain spring. WiFi covers the main building, though signal strength varies. The hut operates year-round but staffing is sporadic in winter—confirm availability before attempting a cold-season visit.
Book directly by email or phone rather than through intermediaries. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead; June and September have more flexibility. If you plan to arrive without a reservation, ring ahead the morning of your visit to check bed availability. Staff speak French and Italian fluently; English is serviceable.
The hut sleeps 32 across mixed dormitory rooms. Kitchen staff prepare dinner and breakfast; meals are included with overnight stays. Drinking water comes from a reliable mountain spring. WiFi covers the main building, though signal strength varies. The hut operates year-round but staffing is sporadic in winter—confirm availability before attempting a cold-season visit.
Book directly by email or phone rather than through intermediaries. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead; June and September have more flexibility. If you plan to arrive without a reservation, ring ahead the morning of your visit to check bed availability. Staff speak French and Italian fluently; English is serviceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August) by calling the hut directly or through rifugi.net; the hut has 32 beds and fills quickly on weekends.
Open late June through September; conditions are reliable and staff present from late June onwards, though verify current dates when booking.
Start from Château-Ville-Vieille in the Queyras valley and follow the GR5 for roughly 4 hours; the route is steady hiking with no technical sections.
Dinner and breakfast are included with your stay; the hut has kitchen staff and mixed dormitory rooms with 32 beds total, though shower facilities are basic at this elevation.
Yes for strong day-hikers and families comfortable with 4 hours of steady walking at altitude; the non-technical approach and included meals make it accessible, though the 2,486m elevation requires acclimatization.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 32
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 24 492 21 02
- Website
- https://www.cabane-diablerets.ch/