Vieille cabane de Chine

Unstaffed hut · 1 698 m · Barles

Vieille cabane de Chine
Photo: Romain, Jules, Simon, et Arthur (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Unmanned cabin located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, state-owned. It is open during the summer season.

At a glance

Altitude 1 698 m
Type Unstaffed hut
Capacity 10 places
Municipality Barles

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Access

Via the GR6-Tour des Monges. * From Authon, follow the GR6-Tour des Monges via the Col de la Croix de Veyre. The cabin is just below the pass. * From Barles, climb towards the Col de la Clapouse. Before starting the final ascent, turn left via a PR. It is signposted. * From the Col de la Clapouse: route not recommended as the path on the flank is dangerous.

Good to know

The open part includes: - a fireplace - chairs - school tables - water flows from the [->1587] just above, and passes nearby. - There are 2 good brooms, 1 small broom, 1 mop, 1 dishcloth, 1 sponge and dish soap, a broken shovel * For firewood: you need to go down a little into the valley * Space in front of the cabin for possible tents (former sheep pen) The cabin has been renovated. Now there are 2 beds in the left room and 8 in the dormitory on the right side. Dry toilets are located at the back and equipment is provided (a stove, a saw and a small axe).

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