Mountain refuge Cabane de Marterat

As an intermediate stop on a long day, Cabane de Marterat It fits well in the high sector of Ustou, already in a clearly pirenaic environment and at 2139 meters. Its position places it in a useful strip for those who move between routes of crossing and the terrain of summits, with the passage of routes such as the HRP and Porta del Cel , in addition to access to the Port of Salau and the surroundings of the Cagateille circus. More than a shelter linked to a single valley, it works as a point of support in a liaison area, where the relief gains height quickly and the ground invites to share efforts rather than concentrate everything in a single day.

From this cabane, mountain utility is very linked to stage planning. The closeness of elevations like the Pic de Montarenyo or Tuc de Lasauguèda It strengthens its role as a basis for moving on high peaks and slopes, always within a mountain context where meteorology can change quickly. It is also a place to consider by those who cross the eastern central Pyrenees, in an area close to the Certascan area and the large cross-border routes. In practical terms it is appropriate to propose the exit with autonomy: the registered sources do not appear next to the shelter, but several kilometres away, so it is not wise to have immediate water in the environment. This combination of mountain traffic and some isolation makes it advisable to arrive with sufficient water, food and time margin.