Hut de l’Alpe du Pin – Hiking

The RD530 leading to the Vénéon valley is closed to vehicular traffic, from the intersection with the RD1091 (at Clapier d'Auris) to the hamlet of Les Étages (Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans), via Venosc (Les Deux Alpes).

Little-known and discreet, the Alpe du Pin refuge has everything to delight your heart, mind and... calves. You can count on a warm welcome and delicious meals from the wardens.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Saint Christophe en Oisans
Ascent: 535 m
Duration: 1h45
Distance: 2.8 km
Level: easy

MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds): trails n°528 (to the refuge), 534, 529 and 530
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET

ITINERARIES
- From the hamlet of Les Granges, below St Christophe en Oisans, descend to the Vénéon torrent. Then take the path that twists and turns at the foot of the Pisse waterfall to the Alpe du Pin flat, then to the Refuge (1h30 from Les Granges).

THINGS TO SEE ALONG THE WAY
Froide Pisse waterfall

THINGS TO KNOW
The wardens offer very tasty snacks and can give you information on these routes from the Refuge.

Minimum age: 6 years