Description
These evenings are organized by GAPRA and CAF, with the Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes.
Program:
Observation of the night sky
Discover constellations and celestial objects
An introduction to astronomy in an exceptional natural setting
Evenings subject to weather conditions
To book, please contact the refuge at least 48 hours in advance: https://chaletmadonedefenestre.ffcam.fr/bottom_contact.html . Evenings are also open to people bivouacking in the vicinity of the refuge. To join us, simply book the corresponding night on the refuge website, and the astronomy evening is included at no extra charge. In the event of bad weather, planetarium sessions and various interactive presentations will be offered as an alternative.
Two identical evenings will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8.30pm on the following weekends:
Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30, 2026: Chalet de la Madone de Fenestre
Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026: refuge de la Cougourde
Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026: refuge de la Cougourde
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026: Madone de Fenestre chalet

