Mountain refuge Abri du Lac de Trebens

Between journey and point guard

In the field of Carlit where high mountain hiking is mixed with walking routes between the Alta Cerdaña and the surroundings of Andorra, this coat fits better as basic support than as a destination in itself. Its location, at 2320 meters, brings it to a land of lakes, hills and open slopes, with nearby summits such as the Pic Carlit or Tossal Colomer which help to understand the clearly alpine character of the area.

For those who advance along long-distance routes, the utility of Abri du Lac de Trebens It depends mainly on the day and weather. In this sector the GR 7 and several stages of the HRP , so it can serve as a point of protection or as an intermediate reference on a longer journey. It is also within the radius of known routes of the massif, such as the bouchle des étangs du Carlit, where the decisions of passage, diversion or link should be made before entering more exposed terrain.

The most delicate part here is logistics. Although there are invented sources in the environment, the nearest one is about 3.5 km away, so it is not appropriate to have immediate water next to the shelter. In an area of height and quite open, this requires that the day be raised with sufficient autonomy, especially if the coat is used to divide stage or as a resource for a change of time.

It also interests to assess whether it compensates to deviate to him when he is following the main route. If the objective is to link stages of the GR or HRP, it can make sense as timely support; if a stop is sought with clear supply, the available information does not allow it to be taken for granted. In this context, it is reasonable to arrive with safe water, time margin and equipment prepared for changing conditions specific to the high mountain.