refuge altitude: 3450m. This is a climb in itself. With some rock walls, the Amieux cliff and the ascending of the Tabuchet glacier all requiring the presence of a mountain guide. Your effort is well rewarded as the refuge is situated in a climbers paradise, at the foot of the Meije summits and in the middle of the glaciers. duration of climbing: 5h30 vertical: 1800m. alti: around 1670m. in the valley, near your car. From 'Bourg d'oisans' or 'Brian�on' take the N91 road to 'La Grave'. Near 'La grave' village go to 'Villar D'ar�ne' and cross it. Stop your car at 'Le Pied du Col', near the 'brebis' bridge. na. na.