







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.
The refuge is a stopover on the GR 738 from Chamrousse.
The surrounding peaks are often accessible in summer, either on footpaths or "off-track" for those who prefer less frequented areas (Vaudaine, Doménon, Croix de Belledonne sectors), as soon as the snow has disappeared.
You are entering a Natura 2000 protected area where swimming in rivers and lakes is strictly prohibited.
From the Pré Raymond parking lot, take the forest road, then a path to the left (south-east). A few hairpin bends bring you to an almost level path leading out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and up the Vallon de Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the col, turn right (south) and descend to the refuge, 5 minutes from the col de la Pra.
From Chamrousse, from the parking lot at the foot of the Grande Aiguille, follow the GR de Pays, then pass between the lakes (GR 738). Climb slightly before descending into the combe de l'Echaillon. Turn left onto the path leading to the Oursière waterfalls, then right onto the path leading to Lac David. Climb up to Lac Léama, then on to Lac Longet and Lac Claret. Climb up to the refuge.
From the Recoin de Chamrousse, take the GR 738 to Lac Robert. Then follow the same route as the Croix de Chamrousse.
The surrounding peaks are often accessible in summer, either on footpaths or "off-track" for those who prefer less frequented areas (Vaudaine, Doménon, Croix de Belledonne sectors), as soon as the snow has disappeared.
You are entering a Natura 2000 protected area where swimming in rivers and lakes is strictly prohibited.
From the Pré Raymond parking lot, take the forest road, then a path to the left (south-east). A few hairpin bends bring you to an almost level path leading out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and up the Vallon de Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the col, turn right (south) and descend to the refuge, 5 minutes from the col de la Pra.
From Chamrousse, from the parking lot at the foot of the Grande Aiguille, follow the GR de Pays, then pass between the lakes (GR 738). Climb slightly before descending into the combe de l'Echaillon. Turn left onto the path leading to the Oursière waterfalls, then right onto the path leading to Lac David. Climb up to Lac Léama, then on to Lac Longet and Lac Claret. Climb up to the refuge.
From the Recoin de Chamrousse, take the GR 738 to Lac Robert. Then follow the same route as the Croix de Chamrousse.
Services
Services
Climbing
Fishing
Hike on foot
Climbing sports
Mountain Climbing
Snow shoes
Ski
Water sports
Winter sports
Pedestrian sports
Trail
Shared WC
- Activities
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hike on foot
- Climbing sports
- Mountain Climbing
- Snow shoes
- Ski
- Water sports
- Winter sports
- Pedestrian sports
- Trail
- Amenities
- Shared WC
- Bunk beds
- Hand wash basins
- Duvet
- Equipment
- Terrace
- Defibrillator
- Board games
- Services
- Breakfast
- Booking obligatory
- Bedlinen hire
- Bivouac
- Half-board
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Refuge guarded in winter by reservation only
- Running water
- Drinking water
Rates
Rates
Night
From 12.75€ to 25.50€
Child rate per night
From 14.05€ to 20.40€
CAF member rate per night
From 6.40€ to 12.75€
Picnic to take away
11€
Half board (pp)
From 42.25€ to 55€
Half-board (child)
From 19€ to 47.40€
Group rate per night
From 20.40€
Shower
3€
Tourist taxes
0.80€
Night
8€
Night
From 13€ to 26€
Child rate per night
From 14.30€ to 20.80€
CAF member rate per night
From 6.50€ to 13€
Picnic to take away
11€
Half board (pp)
From 42.25€ to 55€
Half-board (child)
From 19€ to 47.40€
Group rate per night
From 20.80€
Shower
3€
Tourist taxes
0.80€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods



Capacity
Capacity
74 Person(s)
Openings
Openings
From 28 February 2025 until 21 April 2025 - Open everyday
From 22 April 2025 until 5 June 2025 - Open everyday
From 6 June 2025 until 21 September 2025 - Open everyday
Dates to be confirmed
Subject to snow conditions
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
- High mountain
- Close to GR footpath
- Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
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).