Mountain refuge Refugi Sant Jordi (Coll de Jou)

At 1600 metres, in the surroundings of Coll de Jou, the land already has the character of medium and high prepirenaica mountain: open lomas, pastures and a clear exposure to changing time. The Reugi Sant Jordi , in the term of Ogassa, it fits well in the exits of trails with a certain autonomy and in the days of liaison through the saw, rather than as a simple walk stop. The proximity of the Taga and the Puig de Sant Amand helps to understand its function: it serves to move through a very visible divisive on the valleys of the Freser and the Ter.

From this area of the Ripollès, the mountain appears quite clear and with wide views, something common in the Serra Conivella and in the nearby Serra Cavallera. This open landscape facilitates general reading of the relief, but also leaves more exposed to the wind, the sun or rapid fog changes. It is not appropriate to be trusted by the moderate altitude of the environment: they are very accessible summits and hills on the map, although the weather can make the day very difficult.

As a free haven, his interest is above all in dividing routes or supporting through signposted roads in the area. Close to passing entity itineraries like the GR 151 , GR 210 , GR 1 and local trails like the PR-C 190, so it can make sense within a longer route between Ogassa, Ribes de Freser, Camprodon and the neighbouring cords. It can also serve as a sober basis to ascend to the Taga or link several nearby tops in a single day.

In the logistics part, the water data invite to be prudent: the nearest source is located more than 2 km away, so it is preferable to leave with sufficient reserve and not take for granted the immediate supply next to the shelter. In this area it is appropriate to propose the exit with basic autonomy, especially if you plan to stay or chain hills and summits without going down to the cores of the valley.