37 – REFUGE DU MAUPAS

Steps

Step 1

The hike starts from the car park at the bottom of the Vallée du Lis. The initial climb takes you through a magnificent beech forest. Cross the Artigue meadow (1,395 m) and continue along the path on the right bank of the Houradade.

Step 2

At the footbridge over the Coume torrent (1,691 m), turn right, leaving the path leading to the Coume hut. Follow the path, a small rocky ridge, then cross the flat area with the black lake until you reach the Pratlong hut. The wooded section is now over. Follow the path winding uphill alongside the penstock.

Step 3

Pass the EDF pumping station at 2,232 m and continue climbing. A little higher up, leave the path on your left that leads to the Lac Bleu. Follow the sign that tells you to pass under the pipe and in a few minutes you will arrive at the refuge (2,450 m).