Mountain refuge Cabane des Sollilauds

The Cabane des Sollilauds is located as a point of transition on the slopes that rise from the valley of the Romanche to the massif of Belledonne . In the vicinity of Livet-et-Gavet , this shelter offers a strategic position for those who explore the southern side of the Chamrousse , serving as a link between the low forests and the canchals that define the high mountain of Isère. Its location allows you to understand the connection between the lower basins of the valley and the high circuses that open way to the north-east.

The surrounding relief is marked by a strong slope that requires good effort management during the approach. At an altitude of 1210 meters, the environment combines the protection of the forest mass with the proximity to routes that gain a rapid height towards the Lacs Robert . It is a field where the orientation is key, especially when trying to connect with the long-distance paths that articulate this part of the region of Auvergne- Rhône- Alpes .

The location facilitates access to representative summits of the sector, functioning as an operational basis to recognize the ground before winning the divide. Ascensions towards Petit Van and Grand Van are natural objectives from this area, as is the route to the Croix de Chamrousse . These peaks, which exceed 2400 metres of altitude, mark the alpine character of the environment and justify the role of the shelter as a point of support in days of accumulated delevel.

The planning of the activity should be prudent in terms of water supply and self-sustainment. Although there are water points in the vicinity, such as the source located just over a kilometer away, it is appropriate to secure reservations before departure. Given the nature of this type of free facilities, it is essential that the mountaineer carry all the equipment necessary for the overnight and verify the state of the shelter, always maintaining a rigorous self-sufficiency profile.

As a node in the network of local trails, the shelter allows to articulate variants such as the Circuit des Gardes or Circuit du Bit , integrating into trekking around the half mountain. Its main utility lies in the ability to divide long stages, allowing the senderist to stay in an intermediate level to link with the steps leading to the summits of Les Rochères or Pointe Est de Jasse Bralard without prematurely descending to the bottom of the valley.