Refuge des Écrins
The Refuge des Écrins also known as Refuge Caron, or Refuge Ernest Caron, is a refuge in the Alps, in the French department of Hautes-Alpes, roughly 28 kilometres from Briançon.
Francofranco56, Public domain.- Mountain hut
- …lies at an elevation of 3,161 metres (10,371 feet)
- …is operated by Club Alpin Français
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pic de Neige Cordier and Pic du Glacier Blanc.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pré de Madame Carle and La Bérarde.
Pré de Madame Carle
Pré de Madame Carle is a locality, which is situated 4½ km southeast of Refuge des Écrins.
La Bérarde
La Bérarde is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km west of Refuge des Écrins.
Ailefroide
Ailefroide is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km southeast of Refuge des Écrins.
Refuge des Écrins
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Latitude
44.94733° or 44° 56′ 50″ north
Longitude
6.38302° or 6° 22′ 59″ east
Open location code
8FP8W9WM+W6
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=alpine_hut
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Portuguese—“Refuge des Écrins” goes by many names.
Refuge des ÉcrinsDutch
Refuge des ÉcrinsItalian
rifugio des ÉcrinsItalian
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Roche Paillon and Roche Hippolyte Pic.
Nearby Places
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Hautes-Alpes: Highlights
Learn more about Briançon and Risoul.
