オーラス＝レ＝バンの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ9

Very welcoming and friendly staff, with a fantastic view of the Bassiès ponds.

Conveniently located hut for those who want to take the technically easiest, but with 2,000 meters of elevation gain, longest climb from the parking lot at L'Artigue to the peaks of Pic du Montcalm, Pica d'Estats, and Pic de Sotllo. The hut was already closed when I climbed in mid-October, but a winter room with approximately 14 beds was open. There's a cash register at the entrance, charging €8 per night.

"The house by the lake..." Beautifully situated hut on the ascent path from the L'Artigue parking lot to several peaks, including Pic du Montcalm and Pica d'Estats (I also included the somewhat more difficult Pic de Sotllo, hence my photos here as a "highlight" of mountain hiking). The hut was already out of service in October 2024, but there was a winter room with approximately 14 beds. A cash register awaits a deposit of €8 per night.

At the foot of the famous Estany de Certascán.

This refuge is located in the middle of the Bassiès cirque, at an altitude of 1,650 meters. The refuge has dormitories and rooms with single beds. It is also possible to bivouac on the lawns surrounding the refuge. You can even rent tents and mattresses. The refuge also offers a catering service available for all three meals.

Warm welcome excellent meal. hearty picnic

Altitude refuge (2,240 meters) located on the edge of the Pinet pond, it provides access to various peaks of the Montcalm massif.

Small stone shelter at 1,520 meters above sea level. The surroundings offer magnificent views of the Artiès valley.