Mountain refuge Abris d'Escabasse

This point of support is articulated towards the southern sector of the department of Lot. The great journey that connects Tours with Toulouse defines the main transit axis in this region of Occitania where the relief allows a very diverse network of local trails. In the vicinity of the core of Bach , the field offers technical variants such as Bouchle des Sompes or the itinerary to the Phosphatières du Cloup d'Aural which complement long-range national routes. The Abris d'Escabasse is established as a navigation reference for those who travel the historical section of the Camino de Santiago between Varaire and Cahors , a section of the Via Podiensis protected by its property value.

Its usefulness as an operational base allows to manage more flexibly the ascension to nearby reliefs such as the Pech Bayssou , located about six kilometres away, or explore the Limogne-en-Quercy . Given the simplicity of the installation, the planning must prioritize the total autonomy of the senderist, especially in water management, it is recommended to ensure the supply in the source located just over a kilometre before reaching the shelter. The Abris d'Escabasse It has an essential protective function in an environment where the orientation between basins and small valleys requires constant attention to the map. Its location facilitates the connection between the bases of Beauregard and the paths that cross the Quercy , consolidating itself as a practical node to divide stages or stay in several days of journey through the south of France.