Refuge du Châtelleret – Hiking

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Starting point: La Bérarde
Elevation gain: 522 m
Total duration: 2 hours
Distance: 6.1 km
Level: Easy

ROUTE
Starting from La Bérarde, park just below the village and walk up the pedestrian path ("La Calade") to the Maison de la Montagne.
The start point is opposite the Maison de la Montagne, following signs to the Refuge du Chatelleret.

EXTRA INFO
The path quickly climbs above the village, offering extensive views over the Vallon de la Pilatte. Once on the flatter ground of Les Etançons, the Vallon de Bonnepierre can be seen with its long moraine and at the end, the majestic west face of the Ecrins rears its head. The path continues along the left-hand bank of the Etançons and crosses over the Deux Soeurs waterfall. The valley then goes round a bend known as the "Grande Ruine" on account of the landslide that forms the bend. This is where the imposing south face of the Meije makes an appearance, majestic with its Glacier Carré and Grand Pic, with the Refuge du Chatelleret nestling at the foot.
Higher up, clinging to the rock face, the Refuge du Promontoire can be seen.