Bans Refuge
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/ Refuge des BansPhoto: Jean-Philippe Telmon - PNE, Parc National des Ecrins -
/ Sentier du refuge des BansPhoto: Thierry Maillet - PNE, Parc National des Ecrins
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/ Sur le sentier du refuge des BansPhoto: Thierry Maillet - PNE, Parc National des Ecrins
In a breathtaking setting this family hike takes you to a welcoming refuge.
« In the month of June, it is frequent that patches of snow remain at the edge of the track leading to Bans Refuge. One day, wanting to photograph a chamois, a hiker injured himself on a boulder passing over a patch of snow. We had to alert the ambulance crew who had to come and get him with the helicopter. »
Blandine Delenatte and Jean-Philippe Telmon, park rangers in Vallouise
Tips and hints
Follow the itinerary and avoid crossing patches of snow.
Start
Turn-by-turn directions
Take the track of the car park to the left.
- At the first crossroads, take the track to the right which is the only way to the Bans Refuge. It goes beside the Bans torrents on the left bank, firstly beside the water, and then an elevated path. In the sunshine, the path crosses a variety of environments, several streams and passes in front of a small pond, an ideal spot for a rest before entering a more mineral atmosphere. The route does not present any particular difficulties; only a short passage equipped with cables on a rocky shelf under the refuge. The cirque of high mountains and glaciers at the bottom of this splendid wild valley give a very « alpine » atmosphere to this easy hike.
- The descent follows the same path.
Note
Public transport
Bus from Argentière-les-Ecrins to Vallouise. From Vallouise to Entre-les-Aygues, shuttle service must be reserved 36h in advance.
Getting there
In Vallouise, take the direction to Puy Aillaud. In Villard, continue straight on to the road that crosses the hamlet to reach the car park at Entre les Aygues. NB. This little road is closed in Winter and can be open quite early in the Spring depending on the frequency of avalanches.
Parking
Car park at Entre-les-AyguesCoordinates
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