Mountain refuge Refuge communal de Lachat

In the sector of Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, within the term of Les Belleville and on the route forestière of Pierre Larron, the Lachat communal refuge is at an intermediate level of 1543 meters that places it in a very useful strip when the weather forces to adjust plans. It is not in an urban valley background or in a fully alpine location, so it can function as a support for mountain hiking days on land that gains character as it ascends to the loops and tips of the environment. In this context, the proximity of several sources is relevant for logistics: there is one to just about 90 meters and one to less than 300 meters, a practical data to organize water during the approach or at the start of the march, although it is always necessary to have its own margin and to verify real conditions on the ground.

His mountain interest is better understood by looking at the nearby relief. The Pointe du Cuchet appears practically above the shelter, while you climb up like Crève- Tête or Pointe du Niélard draw a horizon of more serious heights that can give meaning to a longer day if time accompanies. Precisely for this reason, this shelter fits well in prudent plans: it allows to divide efforts, to expect an improvement of the sky or to rethink an exit without completely going down to the valley. As no specific routes or links identified in the available data are provided, it is reasonable not to give for any connections or times. In an area where the change in visibility, wind or humidity can greatly change the perception of the ground, planning should be based on mapping, up-to-date forecasting and sufficient autonomy not to rely on unconfirmed services.