Mountain refuge La loge à Ponard

In the term of Les Rousses , very close to the French-Swiss border and within the Jura massif, this coat fits better on a journey day than on an exit focused on concrete summits. The area combines undulating relief of half mountain, forests and steps between hills, with a network of itineraries that forces to look at the map carefully to decide whether to pass by or to stay on the main axis of the route.

La loge à Ponard at 1182 meters, it can serve as a practical reference for those who move along signposted long and half-way routes. The GR 5 Jura the European route E4 and drawn as Tour de la Haute Bienne , in addition to local links between the Col du Porte, the Col du Vuarne or the sector of La Dôle. This combination gives it an interest, especially as a point of orientation and support within a variable stage rather than as an isolated destination.

For people with experience in basic navigation, it is useful when planning deviations, changes of direction or days of departure in two, especially in a territory where several routes are crossed and not always interested in unnecessarily extending the march. If the objective is to advance through a long journey, it is appropriate to assess first whether the passage through this shelter is actually in line with the chosen route or is a low cost-effective deviation.

In terms of logistics, there is a source located about 1 km, relevant data but it does not replace the need to leave with sufficient water and margin of autonomy. In the absence of detailed information on services or equipment, it is reasonable to propose the day with weather forecast, mapping and own resources, something especially important on long routes along the Jura and in border sectors where the links can multiply the travel options.