Mountain refuge Abri de l'arboretum

The routes across the Pontarlier environment include long-drawn routes such as Via Francigena and GR 5 Jura , along with local trails that move along the Jura massif and the slopes of the Larmont sector. In that context, Abri de l'arboretum , at 958 meters, it fits mainly as a support coat or withdrawal point if the day is complicated by meteorology, tiredness or the need to shorten a stage. It does not stand out for a high altitude, but for its practical utility in a half-mountain area where the routes can be extended and linked several possible directions.

The environment combines forest relief and Jurasian mountain near the Swiss border, with clear references such as Le Grand Taureau , which dominates the area from 1,323 meters. For those who plan a journey or a long exit, this coat can serve to divide the route, reorganize the march, or have an intermediate reference near the path. There is a source located about 1.77 km, a reasonable distance but sufficient to not solve the water without prior forecast, especially if it is arrived late or under variable conditions. As is the case in many shelters and basic walking coats, it is appropriate to propose the day with autonomy, time margin and a careful reading of the terrain, especially if it is intended to link long routes or use it as a basis for moving to nearby levels of the Jura.