Mountain refuge Refugio Pozo de la Nieve

Location in the Iruelas Valley

The Refugio Pozo de la Nieve is located on the northern side of the Sierra de Gredos, within the protected perimeter of the Natural Reserve of the Iruelas Valley. At an altitude of 1472 metres, the construction is integrated into a half-mountain environment that serves as a transition to the summits of the eastern end of the Central System. The surrounding relief is defined by the proximity of the Alto del Mirlo and Cerro de la Encinilla, which allows a clear reading of the ground for those who travel the cords that separate the valleys of El Tiemblo and Casillas.

Logistics and access routes

The approach is based mainly on the route route PR-AV 21, a route that requires adequate effort management according to weather conditions. Its location is strategic to connect with the GR 180 to the Tiétar Valley or to make ascension to the nearby peaks that exceed 1700 meters. In terms of resource management, a source is located about 600 metres from the shelter, although water autonomy is essential before the rise begins. In the absence of internal care and services, the use of this free shelter requires complete self-sufficiency and equipment prepared for the exposure of the abulian saw.