Refuge de l’observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran

  • Observatoire et refuge du Mont Chiran
  • Observatoire et refuge du Mont Chiran
  • Observatoire et refuge du Mont Chiran
  • Observatoire et refuge du Mont Chiran
Verdon Tourisme > Refuge de l’observatoire astronomique du Mont Chiran
Blieux-en

Former site of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, the Mont-Chiran Observatory, located at 1 905 m, welcomes hikers and those curious about the sky for an unforgettable night under the stars of the Verdon!

You will find on the spot, in addition to exceptional views on the stars, an orientation table.
A breathtaking panorama awaits you: Ecrins, Mercantour, Provence, Mediterranean and even the Pyrenees! Meal and night at the refuge (16 places) where you will become aware that water and energy saving are essential…

In the evening, an astronomer will show you the sky through a telescope under the dome of the Observatory. It is advised to bring very warm clothes, because at this altitude the climate is mountainous!

After the night at the refuge, you can have your breakfast with a panoramic view …

Attention l'accès au refuge et à l'observatoire ne peut se faire que via un sentier ou une piste forestière en très mauvais état.

  • Environment
    • Mountain location
    • High mountain
  • Spoken languages
    • Spanish
    • French
  • Adapted Tourism
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Services & Equipment & Activities
    • Activity
    • Sustainable development
    • Waste management
    • Photovoltaic panel
    • Outhouse
    • Bar
    • Board games
    • Loan of games
    • Orientation board
    • Book shop
    • Restaurant
    • Half-board
    • Breakfast
    • Bivouac
    • Restaurant
    • Picnic hampers
    • Defibrillator
  • Comfort
    • Fireplace / Wood burning stove
    • No-smoking
  • Opening

    From 01/05 to 31/10.

  • Until 31/10/2025
    • Night 20

    • Child rate per night 16

    • Breakfast 8

    • Breakfast (child) 6

    • Picnic to take away 12

    • Half board (pp) 52

    • Half-board (child) 40

    • Tourist taxes 0.88

    • Evening meal: €24 adults, €18 children
  • Payment method
    • Chèque
    • Espèces

Le Mont-Chiran
Route du Chiran
04330 Blieux-en

Altitude : 1905 m