Dormillouse, Mountain pasture and alpine cabin in Freissinières, France
Located at 1,780 meters elevation, Dormillouse consists of several districts including Les Enflous, la Michelane, Pra Barnéou, and Romans in the Freissinières region.
Felix Neff established a significant presence in Dormillouse around 1840, creating a school in 1825 that operated until its closure in 1944.
The traditional architecture features slate roofs and wooden balconies attached to barns, reflecting the mountain building methods of the Hautes-Alpes region.
The site requires a 40-minute walk with 300 meters elevation gain from the Cascades parking area, accessible only by foot throughout the year.
The population decreased from 62 residents in 1901 to merely 1 or 2 permanent inhabitants, while maintaining a functioning mountain refuge in the former school building.
Location: Freissinières
Elevation above the sea: 1,780 m
GPS coordinates: 44.73755,6.44437
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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