Refuge de La Glère

The Refuge de la Glère is located at 2153 m in the granite massif of the Néouvielle above Barèges in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The hut belongs to the Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne (FFCAM) and is managed by the CAF Lourdes-Cauterets. It stands in a pronounced lake cirque with a view of Turon de Néouvielle, Néouvielle and the Crête d'Espade. The hut is manned in the winter season from the beginning of February to the beginning of May and in the summer season from the end of May to the beginning of October; a winter room is available outside these periods. Overnight stays with or without meals and half board are offered in the serviced operation. There are several dormitories in camp form with a total of 60 beds and simple but comfortable common rooms. Hot showers, washing facilities, indoor toilets, heating, power connections and WLAN make your stay easier, as well as a small parlor for self-catering. The hut is family-friendly and suitable for groups and youth groups. Access is exclusively on foot from the Plateau du Lienz above Barèges. From the parking lot at Lienz, follow the lane or the marked trail through the Glère valley; according to the hut's information, you should allow for around 650 meters in altitude and around 2.5 hours walking time without snow. Access by private vehicles directly to the refuge is prohibited by municipal regulation. The best time for hikes and multi-day hut tours is between June and October; in winter and spring, the hut serves as a base for ski and snowshoe tours. Numerous lake tours and crossings in the Néouvielle region can be undertaken from here. Current conditions, possible closures and the weather forecast should be checked carefully before each tour. The construction of today's Refuge de la Glère dates back to 1953. It was originally built on the initiative of the French Ministry of Youth and Sport in connection with work by EDF, later transferred to the municipality of Barèges and completely renovated in 2006/2007. It was reopened in its current form in 2008 and now offers 60 beds in the manned season and around 20 beds in the winter room.