Route des Lacs Aure
A mountain refuge offering basic rooms and a restaurant with a sun terrace, known for delicious food and stunning views, especially around Lac de l'Ou...
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Frozen lake beauty
Route des Lacs Aure
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Frozen lake beauty
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Must-see attractions
A mountain refuge offering basic rooms and a restaurant with a sun terrace, known for delicious food and stunning views, especially around Lac de l'Oule.
"The food was delicious and the female chef was amazing and friendly."
Pack for Basic Amenities
Rooms have limited charging ports. Bring a power bank and be mindful of water access times. 🔋 :droplet:
Embrace the Food
The food, especially BBQ, is a highlight. Consider the day tour ticket with lunch included. :hamburger:
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Lac de l'Oule Views
Near Saint-Lary-Soulan
Breathtaking circular route around a frozen lake, offering spectacular winter vistas.
Restaurant Sun Terrace
Mountain Refuge
Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks with panoramic mountain views from the sunny terrace.
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Pack for Basic Amenities
Rooms have limited charging ports. Bring a power bank and be mindful of water access times. 🔋 :droplet:
Embrace the Food
The food, especially BBQ, is a highlight. Consider the day tour ticket with lunch included. :hamburger:
Be Prepared for Staff
Some visitors report rude staff. Focus on the stunning views and friendly chef. :mountain_snow:
Winter Access
Access via ski lift from Saint Lary or a winter-closed road from Aragounet. :snow_cloud:
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Pack for Basic Amenities
Rooms have limited charging ports. Bring a power bank and be mindful of water access times. 🔋 :droplet:
Embrace the Food
The food, especially BBQ, is a highlight. Consider the day tour ticket with lunch included. :hamburger:
Be Prepared for Staff
Some visitors report rude staff. Focus on the stunning views and friendly chef. :mountain_snow:
Winter Access
Access via ski lift from Saint Lary or a winter-closed road from Aragounet. :snow_cloud:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
This mountain refuge offers delicious food, particularly BBQ, and stunning panoramic views from its sun terrace. However, some visitors have reported negative experiences with certain staff members, contrasting with the friendly chef. Accommodations are basic with limited amenities like charging ports and water access.
"The majority of the staff are horrible, rude and unwelcoming. They snarled, ignored and accused myself and my friend of not paying (after we had paid €65 each for food and stay) - interactions with the male manager and the lady with the blonde hair are to be avoided at all costs… that’s if they even acknowledge your presence!! This was a trend noticed by others during our stay, as discussions with other hikers shared similar stories. The small blonde hair lady even barged past me through a door way while I was carrying my drinks, and muttered at me! When asking these members of staff for advice or asking questions about the facilities in French (e.g are the toilets open to use), staff blatantly ignored and laughed/mocked our French speaking ability.
The rooms also have 1 charging port for 8 people - which is rather insufficient. Potable water is only available downstairs, which cannot be accessed after dinner time, this was problematic as my friend has diabetes and when looking for a member of staff to help, no one was available… luckily I had spare water to share.
In the morning, mess was still left in the dining areas from the night before which we had to clean up ourselves. We did not purchase breakfast and made our own and the manager constantly gave us dirty looks and snarls like we were poor peasants who couldn’t afford to buy it!
However, the food was delicious and the female chef was amazing and friendly. The lady with shorter brown hair that was working was also very friendly and were the two shining stars in this location.
If you can, move onto another location than this place."
Ross Gracey
"It's worth the climb and walk to this terras with a view.
Lunch is prepared on the big bbq on the spot.
Be aware that items could be sold out if one is late..."
Marcel Scholte
"Good food and worth it if you buy the day tour ticket with lunch included"
Natasha Grech
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
In winter, you can access the area via a ski lift from the Saint-Lary ski station or by walking from Aragounet, though the road is typically closed.
The road from Aragounet is usually closed in winter, suggesting seasonal access limitations.
You can reach Lac de l'Oule by ski lift from Saint-Lary or by hiking from Aragounet when the road is open.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
While not explicitly stated, a 'day tour ticket with lunch included' is mentioned, suggesting potential package deals.
The restaurant is open for lunch, with items potentially selling out if you arrive late. Potable water access is limited after dinner.
Information on specific trail fees is not readily available, but a day tour ticket with lunch is an option.
🎫 🏞️ Onsite Experience
The refuge offers basic, functional rooms and dorms, some with bunk beds.
Rooms are equipped with only one charging port for up to 8 people, which is insufficient for many.
Potable water is only available downstairs and cannot be accessed after dinner time, which can be problematic.
The atmosphere can be mixed, with stunning views and good food contrasting with reports of unwelcoming staff.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
The food is generally delicious, with lunch prepared on a large BBQ on-site. Beer is also available.
Yes, it's considered good food and worth it if you purchase the day tour ticket that includes lunch.
Lunch is served, and items can sell out if you are late. Potable water access is restricted after dinner.
Bringing your own food might be met with disapproval from management, as one reviewer noted receiving dirty looks for making their own breakfast.
📸 📸 Photography
The circular route around the frozen Lac de l'Oule offers stunning winter photography. The terrace also provides beautiful panoramic views.
Absolutely, the mountain scenery and the lake itself are prime subjects for landscape photographers, especially in winter.
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