Cabane forestière du Piéjau

The place

Cabane forestière du Piéjau: A Refuge in the Heart of Nature The Cabane forestière du Piéjau offers 17 sleeping places, 3 of them on mattresses. Set on a ridge, this picturesque cabin is popular with hunters. Getting the door open takes a good shove, but once inside, you'll be surrounded by lush forest. Amenities and Facilities Just 20 metres from the cabin is a gently flowing spring, offering fresh water. You'll find plenty of kitchen utensils as well as a saw and a broom on hand. The mattresses are comfortable, with an open loft space accessible upstairs. Access and Location To reach the Cabane forestière du Piéjau, allow about 1h30 walking from Le Couéu towards Coume Longue, at the head of the valley. On reaching the pass, the cabin will be on your right. The trail is well maintained and used by modern shepherds in 4x4s. Practical Details Altitude: 1456 metres Owned by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs Open June to September Booking recommended online Geographic Coordinates Latitude: 42.9064162 Longitude: 0.8331645 Cost and Funding The Cabane forestière du Piéjau costs 255 euros, funded by public and private partners.