Refugio de López Huici
The place
Former military refuge at around 2000 m (DB 2012 m) in a typically alpine setting of the Aragonese Pyrenees (Spain), with views over the Aragón valley and the Aísa-Borau valley. Located near the Collado de la Magdalena on the southwest face of the Mallos de Lecherín and Pico Riguelo, on the GR 11.1. Three rooms each with two bunk beds, plus floor sleeping: capacity of about 15 people on mattresses and 15-20 more spread across the main room and corridor (20-22 total). Considered one of the best-equipped and most spacious refuges in Aragon. Access from Aísa by trail or from Canfranc, as well as by track from Col de Borau (vehicle access with municipal permit and a €5 fee). Maintained by a group of cavers who occupy it for 1-2 weeks during their expeditions. Golden eagle, bearded vulture, griffon vulture, alpine accentor and white-winged snowfinch are present.
Getting there
From Aísa or Canfranc on foot; track from Col de Borau (permit + €5).
The setting
Aragonese Pyrenees, Mallos de Lecherín, Pico Riguelo, alpine wildlife.
