At 2100 meters, the refuge of La Pra, close to the many clear lakes of the Massif Belledonne, will delight anglers, hikers and families. La Pra is also a wonderful pasture where you can encounter marmots, wild sheep and ibex.
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Getting there :
1/ at the car park of Pré Raymond, take the forest road then a trail to the left (southeast). Some laces lead you to an almost horizontal path that allows you to get out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and the Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and walk up the valley of Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the mountain pass, turn right (south) and get to the refuge located 5 minutes from the Col de la Pra.
2/ In Chamrousse, from the car park...
1/ at the car park of Pré Raymond, take the forest road then a trail to the left (southeast). Some laces lead you to an almost horizontal path that allows you to get out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and the Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and walk up the valley of Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the mountain pass, turn right (south) and get to the refuge located 5 minutes from the Col de la Pra.
2/ In Chamrousse, from the car park...
Services
Mountain Climbing
Pedestrian sports
Water sports
Hike on foot
Ski
Climbing sports
Climbing
Snow shoes
Fishing
Winter sports
Trail
Heating
- Activities
- Mountain Climbing
- Pedestrian sports
- Water sports
- Hike on foot
- Ski
- Climbing sports
- Climbing
- Snow shoes
- Fishing
- Winter sports
- Trail
- Amenities
- Heating
- Duvet
- Hand wash basins
- Hot showers
- Pay shower
- Hand wash basins with hot water
- Shared WC
- Bunk beds
- Equipment
- Board games
- Terrace
- Defibrillator
- Services
- Breakfast
- Booking obligatory
- Bedlinen hire
- Bivouac
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only
- Running water
- Drinking water
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Capacity
74 Person(s)
Openings
From 16 March 2025 until 27 April 2025 - Open everyday
From 28 April 2025 until 6 June 2025 - Open everyday
Dates to be confirmed
Subject to snow conditions
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Presence of livestock and guard dogs
- Mountain location
- High mountain
Access
- Access by car : 1/ from Freydière (Revel town, at 2h30 walk) 2/ from Chamrousse (at 3h30 walk).
Access by public transport : Transisère 6010 from Grenoble to Recoin (Chamrousse town).