Located in the heart of the Ecrins National Park, the village of St Christophe en Oisans has a remarkable natural heritage. Each valley is original and offers magnificent views of the mythical summits such as La Meije, Les Écrins or La Dibona.
There are many recreational activities available to you:
In summer: hiking, glacier hiking, mountaineering, via ferrata, whitewater rafting, fishing, museum visits, wellness sessions (massages), or simply taking in the scenery...
In winter: ice climbing, ski touring, and, from Les 2 Alpes or La Grave, off-piste skiing for experienced skiers.

The refuge is set on a magnificent belvedere, so you'll enjoy a gentle hike through unspoilt countryside.
Around the refuge you'll find many activities such as hiking (tour du grand Cond, lac de la Mariande, lac du Salude, col de la Mariande...),
mountaineering (tête de Lauranoure, col de la haute pisse...) and climbing (2 big routes in the pierroux, 3 routes around the Froide Pisse waterfall).

Built in 1947, the refuge has retained the modesty of its origins over the decades, while reasonably adapting its comfort to today's requirements.
In 2019, installation of a solar cooker

Here, everything is homemade with local and seasonal products, some of which are organic. Oisans honey from Ecrin de Miel, Goodwin beers from Bourg-d'Oisans, meat and charcuterie from Ferme du Rochail, cheeses from Villard-Reculas and Ornon, flour from Trieves, eggs from Nord-Isere... Enjoy croziflette, donkey ears, blueberry tart and chocolate fondant.
Various snacks available at all times. Half-board and picnics available.
If you're planning to eat in a refuge, or even ask for a picnic, it's best to make a reservation in advance. The refuges have limited stocks, and in any case they are sized according to their capacity... While bivouacs are tolerated in the vicinity of the refuges (check with the wardens), campers are not counted in the stocks. Remember to call the wardens to book your meal if you wish to take advantage of the comfort of this service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Departure: Les Granges
Difference in altitude: 535m
Distance: 2.8 km
Time : 1h45

ITINERARY:
- From the hamlet of Les Granges, below Saint-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).

MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (on sale at the tourist office): trail n°528
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET


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.

Located in the heart of Saint-Christophe, just a stone’s throw from the poignant cemetery where the famous mountain guides of La Bérarde and Le Vénéon are buried, the museum is for all mountain lovers.
In this village perched high in the mountains—and, for some, a bit out of the way—the museum
delves into the heart of high-mountain culture. Deep in the mountains, 400 square meters of exhibition space bring to life the history of mountaineering and the thrills of this sport—synonymous with adventure, dedication, passion, and freedom.
Discover this high-altitude world through the adventures of pioneering mountaineers and the first guides, including Gaspard, conqueror of La Meije.

Explore the exhibition “Alpine Refuges: From Makeshift Shelters to High-Altitude Tourism,” which traces the evolution of mountain refuges.

The exhibition “Alpine Refuges: From Makeshift Shelters to High-Altitude Tourism” traces the history and evolution of mountain refuges, from their humble beginnings as temporary shelters to their current role in high-altitude tourism. It highlights human ingenuity in the face of high-mountain challenges and the importance of these structures for mountaineers and hikers.

LABEL: The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire de l’Oisans.