Mountain refuge Combioz

Link on the crest

On a day of ascending or crossing the heights of the Belgian Jura, Combioz It fits better as a point of passage than as an isolated destination. Its location, above Malleray and within the municipality of Valsiar, is close to the hiking routes that link Pré La Vigne, Soulce, Sur la Côte and Les Ecorreresses, as well as the passage of the European route E4 . This network of roads makes sense when the day is extended, the weather changes or should be divided into two more manageable sections.

Moron, Montoz and autonomy

At 1306 meters, it is very close to elevations like Moron , just a few hundred meters, and relatively close to Montoz and Montagne de Moutier. It is not a great high mountain resort, but a useful support in relief of crest and half mountain, where wind, fog or a rapid change of time can weigh more than altitude. This is why its practical usefulness appears mainly when linking nearby summits or reorganizing a stage if the tiredness, time or state of the ground advise shortening.

The exit should be considered with some autonomy. There are sources registered at a reasonable distance, the closest to about 1.78 km, but not next to the shelter, so it is not wise to have immediate water on arrival. In this sector of the canton of Bern it is interesting to review foresight, visibility and route before leaving, especially if it is to be used as support on the journey. It also helps to take time to focus on local links and not depend on a single downsizing or continuation option.