Mountain refuge Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube

Open ground, serious altitude and little protection. The Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube , at the end of Cauterets and at 2,150 meters, it fits into an atmosphere of glacier valley and mountain very exposed to rapid changes of time. Its position in the Oulettes de Gaube sector places it at a level where the wind, fog or a sudden drop in temperature can make the day very difficult. The approach is developed by mountain path and it is appropriate to have sufficient physical margin, especially if you arrive with a backpack or if the shelter is used to link long days. At this point there is an important practical reference: there is a very close source, a few meters away, although in mountain it is always reasonable to foresee autonomy and confirm the real conditions before leaving.

More than just as a stop, this shelter functions as logistical support within long-distance routes. The presence of stages of HRP in the environment it strengthens its role as a point of passage, reorganisation or withdrawal if the weather is complicated in height. It can also be used to fail tours in the border area between the French Pyrenees and the axis that connects with itineraries to Bachimaña and Brazatos, although the distances depend on the chosen route. The geographical framework helps to be oriented: it is located in the area of the Viñamala massif, under a very mineral and strong relief valley, where navigation is easier with good visibility than with low cloud. Because of its location and context, it is especially useful for mountaineers used to pyrenees, long stages and quick decisions on continuity or descent.