Short stage with the only obstacle being the difference in elevation that will have to be overcome between Heas and the Hourquette de Heas.

After the chapel, a path ascends northwards and leaves the Águila stream to the left. The route winds through a hanging valley, passes by the Águila cabin and continues to the Hourquette de Heas (2560m).

From here, the peak of Gela is approached via the northern slope. First, the path descends about 200m before rising again to the Hourquette de Chermentas (2440m).

It now continues along the East slope of the peak. From the Hourquette, descend about 100m and then turn right, towards the South, passing through a shoulder and continuing along the middle slope until you reach the plain where the refuge and the lakes of Barroude are located.