Carrelet Refuge
A family hike beside the Vénéon which penetrates in to the heart of the massif enables you to discover an alpine panorama...
At the bottom of a rocky valley, the track goes up to the source of the Vénéon and comes out on the Carrelet plain... The verdure of this "plain «contrasts with the abrupt clefts of the Ailefroide which dominate the refuge with a drop of 2000 m. The track has been subject to a lot of restoration work by the teams in the National Park national to make it accessible and pleasurable for hikers.
Route details
Either take the path at the bottom of the car park on the edge of the Vénéon torrent or in the village passing the Maison de la Montagne... The itinerary follows the right bank of the Vénéon crossing several secondary torrents equipped with walkways in order to reach Carrelet refuge. The installation of a stone pavement on parts of the track has enabled us to fight against erosion linked to hikers crossing the stream. Return by using the same itinerary.
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Tips
On busy days, parking is possible at the entrance to the hamlet just before the bridge.
Is in the midst of the park : The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
Go there
Latitude : 44.935698
Longitude : 6.281439
38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
Go there
Departure : La Bérarde, Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans.
Road access : From Bourg d'Oisans, take the D1091 then the D530 in the direction of Bérarde (34 km). Narrow road from Champhorent, closed in Winter. .
Parking recommended : At the foot of the hamlet beside Vénéon torrent. .
Public transport : Coach stop : La Bérarde .
Information updated on 30/06/2026
by Parc national des Écrins
