Hiking - Refuge et vallon de la Lavey

Today the mountain pasture is inhabited by two flocks of sheep, but you can also observe chamois, marmots, foxes and birds around the refuge.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure point: Champhorent parking lot
Ascent: 400 m
Round trip time: 3h45
Distance: 9.4 km

MAP AND TOPO
OBP n° 5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds) trail 531
IGN TOP 25 n°3336 ET

ITINERARY
The parking lot is at the entrance to the hamlet of Champhorent (3 km after St Christophe en Oisans), below the road. Take the footpath at the end of the parking lot down to the Vénéon torrent and its magnificent Pont des Rajas. Cross the pretty stone bridge and climb towards the Rajas houses. Continue uphill to enter the Vallon de la Muande and follow the torrent on the right bank, then on the left bank after a second stone bridge. At the shepherd's hut, cross the gently sloping slabs to reach the refuge hidden behind this small glacial lock.

THE PARC DES ECRINS, A FRAGILE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PROTECT
When hiking in the Parc des Ecrins, you must respect the regulations that allow you to enjoy this exceptional natural area: do not leave the trails, dogs are forbidden even on a leash, do not pick flowers or collect fossils, minerals, animals..., do not throw anything on the ground (bring your own garbage). Nature thanks you!

NOTES
- The refuge is guarded from mid-June to mid-September and offers snacks during the day.
- The Lac des Fétoules is signposted from the refuge.
- From the refuge, you can hike for several days: Lac des Bêches (2h) and Lac des Rouies (4h) can be discovered from the refuge.

From 15/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Free access.

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