Cabane de la Bécasse
The place
A wood-and-cob cabin on stilts, built by a youth work camp in 2016, open to everyone year-round. Isolated but with no heating: bring a stove, as fires are forbidden. It has 2 single beds (4 to 5 places possible), single-glazed windows, and no door. Dry toilets 20 m away. During hunting season (late September to late February), it is recommended to avoid access on weekends. Bivouacking possible nearby. Access from Auberive at the entrance to the village of Praslay (path on the left, then 800 m further, a small path up the hillside).
Getting there
Chemin à l'entrée du village de Praslay à gauche, puis 800 m à gauche, petit chemin dans le coteau. Accès libre depuis Praslay. Il est également possible de rallier le site depuis Auberive en compagnie d'ânes de portage (Chemin de Traverse 52). Durée de marche et dénivelé non précisés par la source.
The setting
La cabane se niche entre forêt et marais, sur un coteau au sud-est du village de Praslay. Sa terrasse offre une vue sur un grand vallon où viennent le soir chevreuils, renards et cerfs.
A word from the warden
Cabane non gardée, en accès libre. Gestion assurée par l'association Chemin de Traverse 52, contact : 03 25 84 71 86 / 06 98 91 71 86.
What you'll find
Good to know
Designed for overnight stays, there is no heating but it is insulated. Remember to bring a stove for meals, as fires are forbidden. Bivouacking possible. 2 single beds, room for 4/5 possible. Single-glazed windows. No door. Dry toilet 20m away. Roads about 50m away, very little traffic. Very quiet setting, day and night. Coming from Auberive, take the path on the L at the entrance to the village of Praslay, then 800 m further on the left, a small path up the hillside.
