Refuge du Galibier

Like an eagle's nest at an altitude of 2556m, overlooking the Serre Chevalier valley, the Beau Refuge du Galibier is one of those stops not to be missed! On the border between the Hautes-Alpes and Savoie (Valloire) and located 100m below the legendary Col du Galibier COSY DORMITORY ROOMS WITH VIEWS OVER THE SERRE CHEVALIER VALLEY 3 rooms for 4 people / 1 double room / 1 twin room (2 single beds). Hot shower: - possible in summer depending on water reserves - no shower in winter Our restaurant welcomes you in summer and winter alike to enjoy a local mountain platter. Book your raclette or fondue for lunch or dinner!

The refuge is open from 25 January to 12 April 2026, then from the end of May for the summer season.

In summer: Motorbike, bicycle, car, camper van via the D902B road. In winter: ski touring, snowshoes, snowkite. The col du Galibier is a road pass located at an altitude of 2 642 metres between the departments of Savoie to the north and Hautes-Alpes to the south. It links St-Michel-de-Maurienne (Savoie) and Briançon (Hautes-Alpes) via the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Lautaret. You can climb it either from the Col du Lautaret (8.5 km with an average gradient of 6.88%) or from Valloire (18 km with an average gradient of 5.51%).

Services

Half Board, Picnic, Upon reservation, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for Thermos

Services offered

Electricity (220v)

Facilities

Private Parking, Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage area

Languages spoken

French, English

Payment methods

Bank Card, Bank Cheque, Cash