Chozo de Anselmo
The place
Old granite shepherd's hut located at 1620 m on the south-west slope of the Sierra de Gredos (province of Ávila, Spain), beside the Arroyo de Malillo or de la Solana stream. Single-storey rectangular building, with no beds or furniture — you sleep directly on the granite floor, so bring a sleeping mat. The interior has room for about fifteen people, two tables with benches and a working fireplace. Free, unstaffed shelter: cleanliness depends on users and it's first-come, first-served. Serves as a base for the traverse to the Laguna del Barco and the ascent of La Covacha (2399 m). Classic access from Puerto Castilla via Los Vinagrales.
Getting there
From Puerto Castilla, towards Los Vinagrales, then a path descending south along the ridge to the hut. Water point at the nearby stream.
The setting
South-west slope of the Sierra de Gredos, La Covacha and Laguna del Barco sector, province of Ávila.
