Mountain refuge Refuge de la Perrière

On the journey of Belledonne

The passage of GR 738 for this sector of Belledonne gives meaning to the Refuge de la Perrière as day support rather than as a simple, isolated coat. In the surroundings of Arvillard, on the path of crest, it appears in a mountain strip where the stages can be extended and where it is appropriate to read the ground well before linking hills and changes of the side. It also connects with local routes that go up to the Perrière on the hills of the Frêche and d'Arpingon, which makes it a useful point for both those who cross the massif and those who propose a one or two day exit from the valley.

Climbing, summits and autonomy

At 1,832 metres, the shelter is close to the axis that form summits like Les Grands Moulins and Pointe de Rognier , clear references to understand your role in this part of Savoy: ground of crest, accumulated levels and weather that can change quickly. By location, it is especially practical for mountaineers who seek to divide a long journey or gain height before a more demanding day, without depending on going back down to the bottom of the valley. There is a very close source, a few meters away, but in the mountain it is necessary to always confirm its state and not to have only that point. If it is proposed as logistical support, it is reasonable to go with a margin of autonomy and without taking for granted more services than are verified before departure.