Chalet de la Croix

The place

A large room with a table, 2 benches, a small kitchen table, a common-model stove in the corner, not very effective for heating. Although sleeping there is forbidden, there is a very good floor above. Aside from snow in winter, water is completely absent from the heights of the Vallée de Joux. Sign posted in the cabin: Forest refuge of the commune of Le Chenit. Dear visitor, you are in the forests of the commune of Le Chenit. The refuge you are staying in is owned by the commune. It was built as a shelter for people working in the forest. They therefore have priority use of this refuge. If forest staff do not need it, the commune is happy to make it available to walkers, provided they respect the following conditions: If forest staff do not need it, the commune is happy to make it available to walkers, provided they respect the following conditions: 1. Occupation is limited to one day 2. Except in cases of distress, overnight stays are forbidden 3. If needed, use must be shared with other people 4. Any reservation is excluded 5. Fire may only be lit in the stove and with all due precautions; wood used must be supplemented with fallen wood found in the surrounding forest 6. When you leave this refuge, leave it clean and take your waste and empty bottles with you 7. The Municipality reserves the right to ensure compliance with these regulations and to take appropriate measures if necessary, to prevent any misuse. The municipality of Le Chenit. Swiss coordinates: 505575 / 157300. Take the Route du Marchairuz, then the Chemin de la Cerniaz and then that of la Jorette. At the fork, take the right. Forest refuge of the commune of Le Chenit