Mountain refuge Cabane pastorale de Cordeil

On the southern side of the Montagne de Cordœil within the municipal term of Thorame-Haute This pastoral construction is located as a reference in a half mountain sector of the Alpes de Alta Provence. Located at an altitude of 1665 metres, the structure is integrated into an environment dominated by farmed pastures and reliefs that require guidance capacity, as access does not have specific signage and depends on the reading of cattle paths and the analysis of the ground. The environment is characterized by a low density of infrastructure, which defines the solitaire nature of this sector of the Castellane district.

For those who travel the Tour de la Vallée de la Vaïre , Cabane pastorale de Cordeil It appears as a logistical support point on a long journey that connects the valleys of this provençal region. Its location is useful to divide stages or seek protection from sudden weather changes, especially for mountaineers who are looking for less frequent routes than the classic routes and who require a shelter as a long journey to manage the day.

Considerations for autonomy in the Cordeil sector

The user profile that passes through this area must be used to technical self-sufficiency. As it is a cabin linked to the livestock activity, no services or fixed equipment can be available, so the overnight and kitchen equipment is essential for any stay. The proximity of summits such as the Le Petit Cordœil or the very top of the homonymous mountain allows to use the place as a basis for rapid ascension, provided that the rustic character of the installation and the absence of basic comforts are assumed.

A critical aspect in this area is water management. The cartographed sources are at considerable distances, in most cases exceeding three kilometres of mountain terrain, which forces to carry sufficient reserves from the beginning of the day in the Argens valley. The progression around the cabin requires constant attention to cartography, since the lack of official paint marks makes the track of the itinerary a task of land navigation that should not be underestimated.