Mountain refuge Cabane du Fiottet

Standing on the side of Mont Racine

Cabane du Fiottet especially as a walking coat in the field of Valo-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel, rather than as an isolated destination in itself. Its location, at 1385 meters and next to the Mont Racine , places it in a half-mountain high strip where it can be useful to fail a long day or to link routes that cross this part of the Swiss Jura. From here the logic of the terrain is well understood: a broad corral, rounded heights and relatively direct connection with nearby high points such as Crêt de Courti or the very close summit of Mont Racine. In this context, the cabin can make sense as a support if the main route passes through the area or if it is interested to avoid making the pull a longer route between hills and soft crests.

Connections and autonomy

The reference of the route du Mont-Racine and the proximity of routes marked as Tête de Ran-Vue des Alpes They help to place it within a senderist network with various passing options, not necessarily linear or fixed distance. It can also fit into routes that go up from lower levels of the Peseux or Valangin environment, although it is appropriate to assess whether the detour to the cabin compensates according to the chosen route and the visibility of the day. In the area there are relatively close sources, with several points to just over a kilometre, but that does not amount to having guaranteed water in the shelter or at any time. For this reason, it is reasonable to raise the day with basic autonomy, to review the weather before leaving and not to have more services than previously confirmed. In an exposed and open saw like this, wind, fog or a quick change of time can weigh more than the altitude in the planning of the pass.