Mountain refuge Cabane de Pellegrine

In the field of Prapic on the axis of the chapelle of the Saulce and the way of the Sut du Laire, the Cabane de Pellegrine is located on a mountain slope that works well as a reference on the map to read the relief between hills and crest. The immediate environment refers to the high valley of Orcières , in the Altos Alpes, with open terrain and a height that already introduces conditions of medium and high mountain according to the time.

At 2075 meters, this free shelter fits mainly in days where placement in the ground matters more than the proximity to a inhabited core. From here the connection to the Col de Freissinières , very close, and also its role as support for longer itineraries that go up from Prapic or link with lakes and hills. The near presence of summits like Pointe de Reyna , Le Tuba or Tête de Couleau reinforces this alpine character: not so much a walk point, but a support to move between cords, side changes and terrain exposed to time.

In planning, autonomy is needed. The registered sources do not appear next to the shelter, but more than 2 km away, so it is not wise to take the water for granted in the vicinity. The altitude and open position also make wind, fog or rapid weather changes able to condition the orientation and the speed of the drive. For those who prepare a mountain route through this sector of Provence-Alpes- Costa Azul, its usefulness is above all to serve as an intermediate and spatial reference point within a long day.