Mountain refuge Chalet du Val Auroux

This shelter works as a key link in the field of Fraisans . Its strategic location facilitates the division of extended days for those who travel through the department of Swear , allowing to articulate the traverses that go through the valley. The environment is characterized by a soft relief of half mountain, where the forests dominate the landscape near the river course. At an altitude of 269 metres, the climate is often more benign than at the high levels of the massif, allowing its use as a support point at various times of the year. The network of local trails, such as Sentier des Gabelous or access to GR 59A , converts at this point, making it a clear reference on the map to be oriented between the different valleys of the region of Burgundy - Franco Condado .

Access and navigation by the sector

The approach to the shelter does not present great technical difficulties, but requires careful reading of the land due to the density of the forest mass. The Sentier des Mines and Sentier du Guêpier are the main routes that connect with this installation, serving as a guide for the trails that travel the area. As a visual point of reference in the vicinity stands out Le Signal which, with its 467 meters of elevation, helps to place the position of the walker with respect to the river axis and the low cords. It is a logical step node for those who seek to link with the itinerary of Les Vieux Fays or follow the course marked by the Sentier du Doubs . The continuity of the paths is well defined, although the humidity of the terrain can condition the pace of the march according to the season.

Self-reliance and resource management

Planning in this sector Swear It requires particular attention to water management and autonomy. The nearest potable sources are located at a considerable distance, usually exceeding four kilometres from the shelter. For this reason, it is essential to reach full liquid reserves to avoid unnecessary deviations that may compromise the day. The Villa du Val Auroux offers a necessary support point in an area where inhabited cores, such as the commune of Plumont They are at a certain operational distance from the path. As an installation without permanent care, the provision of material and supplies is the exclusive responsibility of the user. This infrastructure thus has a strictly logistical function, allowing to stay or take refuge in a low-altitude environment before facing the sections that go into the district of Dole .