Refuge de l’observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran
In addition to exceptional views of the stars, you will find an orientation table on site.
A breathtaking panorama awaits you: Ecrins, Mercantour, Provence and the Mediterranean. Meals and overnight stay at the refuge in dormitories for 4. There are 16 places. Please note that we do not have a water source, so water is limited, you will not be able to take a shower and the toilets are dry.
In the evening, an astronomer will show you the sky through a telescope under the dome of the observatory. We recommend that you bring very warm clothing, as the climate at this altitude is mountainous!
After spending the night at the refuge, you can enjoy breakfast with a panoramic view…
Please note that access to the shelter and the observatory is only possible via a trail or forest road that is in very poor condition.
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Opening
From 29/04 to 24/10 daily.
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Capacity
Accommodation capacity : 16
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Prices
2026 rates · for information only Service Price Night 20 € Breakfast 8 € Breakfast (child) 6 € Picnic to take away 12 € Half board (pp) 52 € Half-board (child) 40 € - Evening meal: €24 adults, €18 children
- Child entry valid for 0 - 12 years.
- Tax not included.
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Payment method
- Check
- Cash
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Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
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Environment
- Mountain location
- High mountain
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Adapted Tourism
- TourismeAdapte
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Services & Equipment & Activities
- PrestationEquipement
- Activity
- Sustainable development
- Waste management
- Photovoltaic panel
- Rain water collectors
- Outhouse
- Bar
- Board games
- Loan of games
- Orientation board
- Book shop
- Restaurant
- Half-board
- Breakfast
- Bivouac
- Terrace
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
- Defibrillator
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Comfort
- PrestationConfort
- Family bedroom
- Duvet
- Bunk beds
- Fireplace / Wood burning stove
- No-smoking