Refuge

Abri du Refuge Napoléon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France0 mUnguardedVerified listing

The place

Small stone shelter near the ruins of the old Refuge Napoléon. Very basic and bare but weatherproof and clean. Can serve as an extra spot for campers (dining area, shelter in case of storm, etc.). Water, toilets (and even showers) at the staffed refuge. 50 m below the staffed Refuge Agnel.

Getting there

Small stone shelter, very basic and bare but weatherproof and clean. Can serve as an extra spot for campers (dining area, shelter in case of storm).

The setting

50 m below the staffed Refuge Agnel, near the ruins of the old Refuge Napoléon (Queyras, Hautes-Alpes, 44.69°N 6.97°E, 2550 m). Water, toilets and showers available at the staffed refuge.

A bit of history

Near the ruins of the old Refuge Napoléon (a series of shelters built by order of Napoleon I in the 19th century in the Alps).