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37 - REFUGE DU MAUPAS
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Description
The view from the refuge will make you forget the effort of the climb. From this eagle's nest, you can also admire the wild Crabioules cirque. The refuge is a perfect base camp for reaching the surrounding peaks, notably the famous Maupas and its 3,109 metres, with its recognisable silhouette. Please note that the summit is for experienced hikers, as the tricky passage to the breach requires particular attention.
Start from the car park in the Vallée du Lis, cross the footbridge and climb through the beech forest to the Pré de l'Artigue. Below the Coume hut, turn right towards the Lac Bleu. Higher up, at the fork, turn right and pass under the penstock to reach the refuge.
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Detailed stages
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.
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.
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).
Dates
From 2026-05-01T00:00:00 From 2026-11-15T00:00:00
Elevation gain
1310 (High)
Start and end town
CASTILLON-DE-LARBOUST
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
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Contact : HAUTE-GARONNE TOURISME / OFFICE DE TOURISME PYRÉNÉES 31
Phone : 05 61 79 21 21
This information comes from the Haute-Garonne Departmental Tourism Network and is synchronized as part of the partnership between Cirkwi and Haute-Garonne Tourisme.
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