Cabane pastorale de l'Orgeas

The place

Shepherd's Hut in the Mountains: An Authentic Outdoor Experience The Shepherd's Hut, set deep in nature, offers a rustic space with everything needed for a comfortable night in the mountains. With a capacity of 6 places on mattresses, this hut stays open even in the shepherd's absence during winter. Facilities and Comfort Stove for warmth Real mattresses for cozy sleep Solar panel and battery for lighting Large table and benches for convivial meals Outdoor area with table, benches and a stone barbecue corner Rainwater tank for daily needs Water point less than 100m away Firewood available to feed the stove Access and Routes Via Villard Heyssier: Take the Saint Pierre gorges (currently closed) up to the Congerman hut, then cross the Col de l'Orgeat to descend to the hut (4 to 5h walk). Via Ondre: Follow the trail leading to the Col de l'Orgeat and reach the hut just before the pass (100m of elevation gain before the pass). Availability and Booking The Shepherd's Hut is accessible year-round, with mandatory online booking. For more information on access routes, you can contact the Maison de Pays in Beauvezer, located on the main road opposite the Villars Heyssier bridge.