Mountain refuge Chalets du Mollard

Lateral reference on Lathuile

When planning, the most clear is its geographical lace: this free shelter is located above Lathuile in the region of Auvergne- Rhône- Alpes , at 1343 meters of altitude and next to the route of the sentier du Char. This height places it in a half-mountain strip with features already exposed to rapid changes of time, especially when dark, wind or moisture enter from the slopes near the Annecy environment and the reliefs that link with the Bauges. More than a valley bottom coat, it works as a reference on a hillside where the orientation and reading of the ground gain importance if visibility gets worse.

Practical utility in the area

The interest of Chalets du Mollard It is in support of a transition area between inhabited areas of the Doussard and Lathuile environment and a more open and mountainous terrain as you gain height. With the available data it is not appropriate to attribute specific routes or base paper for specific summits, but it does fit as a point of guard or pause within local routes on mountain paths where the gap and weather can change the day. In this type of location, the altitude is not extreme, although it is sufficient for a simple map output to become more serious with rain, cold or wet soil.

It is also useful to take into account the basic logistics. There is a registered source about 800 meters away, and others a little further away, so that the water does not seem to be far from the immediate environment; however, in mountain it is appropriate not to make sure its availability without checking it before. Since there are no nearby routes, associated summits or additional operational details, it is reasonable to interpret this shelter as a sober support on mountain grounds, valid especially for those who already organize their departure with autonomy and adapt the itinerary to the conditions of the day.