Mountain refuge Abri

Located in the sector of Venosc , this point is located in the valley of the Venéon. Under the influence of reliefs like the Aiguille de Venosc and Pied Moutet , the environment presents the verticality characteristic of the massif of Ecrins . Its position at 1250 meters of altitude serves as a clear visual reference for those who travel along the slopes that connect the bottom of the valley with the upper platforms of the station Les Deux Alpes . This location allows to be accurately oriented in a field where the slope changes are constant and demanding.

Connection with large routes

The Abri is integrated as a support element in the GR 54 , known as the Tour de l'Oisans, and is close to the variants of the GR 50 . For the mountaineers who travel through these long-distance voyages, their location facilitates the management of the stages in an area of pronounced levels. The presence of a source a few meters from the shelter strengthens its technical utility, allowing the supply of water without significantly diverting from the main march to the hills that give access to the heart of the national park.

Planning and autonomy

Given its moderate altitude compared to the surrounding summits, this space is strategic for those who need to reorganize the equipment in the face of weather changes or accumulated fatigue during the ascent. As it is a common point of passage at Réseau pédestre de l'Oisans , it is appropriate to maintain complete self-sustainment, since its function is mainly of basic protection and on-the-road support. It is a useful navigation reference to coordinate the passage through the municipality of Les Deux Alpes before facing more isolated and technical sectors of the high Alpine mountain.