Mountain refuge Refuge de la Grande Goutte

In the central Vosges, close to Steige This free shelter is 710 meters away.

Its position fits well in the half forest mountain that links slopes, hills and rounded summits of the sector. It remains in a useful area to orient between different cords of the massif and to move towards nearby references such as Champ du Fou or the environment of Roffling , closer. It is not a site of high mountain pirenaica or alpine, but it is a valid point of support in the field where meteorology can change quickly, especially with fog, rain or wind in the high parts.

In the key to the journey, your interest is in the connection with long-distance signposted routes. The closeness of the GR 5 , along with trace as the GR 532 or GR 531 it makes it a practical reference to divide days or solve an intermediate stage within a longer route by the Vosgos. It can also serve as a basis for local circular tours, although the real utility will depend on the chosen route and the ability to link tracks, trails and crest with good visibility.

This shelter should be planned with a logic of autonomy. The nearest registered source is almost 3 kilometres away, so it is not reasonable to have immediate water next to the building. In wet or cold days, this distance can make the use of the shelter quite conditional as a simple stop or as a stage end. It is also recommended to carry reliable mapping or track, because in forest massiums like this the orientation is complicated when the time is closed.

By location and network of roads, it works better as a point of passage than as an isolated destination. Its role is mainly logistical: to offer shelter in a traffic zone where the relief is not extreme, but it is wide enough and changing to demand foresight, safe water and margin in the face of time changes.