Lavey Shelter—hike from Champhorent
Before your visit
The refuge is closed until spring 2027.
Family hike along the Muande stream. Please note that the Lavey refuge is closed until spring 2027.
This route offers wonderful discoveries at every turn:
- Two stone bridges, including the magnificent Pont des Rajas
- The Lavey mountain hut, nestled in the heart of the valley
- Spectacular views of the Olan (3,564 m) and the Rouies (3,589 m): two legendary peaks of the Écrins Massif, towering over the upper Vénéon Valley and offering a majestic landscape of rock and glaciers.
Route details
Take the trail at the end of the parking lot to first descend to the Vénéon stream and its magnificent Pont des Rajas.
Cross the pretty stone bridge and head uphill toward the Rajas houses.
Continue climbing to enter the Muande Valley and follow the stream along the right bank, then switch to the left bank after crossing a second stone bridge.
At the shepherd’s hut, cross the gently sloping slabs to reach the refuge hidden behind this small glacial moraine.
Opening
From 15/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Informations to download
Tips
You can take a loop route that goes past Lake Fétoules. Not recommended with children.
Discover more
Go there
Latitude : 44.935492
Longitude : 6.19992
Height : 1580
405 route de la Bérarde
38520 Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
Go there
The parking lot is located at the entrance to the hamlet of Champhorent (3 km past St. Christophe en Oisans), below the road.
Information updated on 01/09/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
