La Réserve

The place

Table, benches, stove. Sign inside the cabin: Dear visitor, You are in the cantonal forests of Vaud. The refuge you are staying in is the private property of the State. It was built as a shelter for people working in the forest. They therefore have priority use of this refuge. If forestry staff do not need it, the State of Vaud is very happy to make it available to walkers, provided they respect the following conditions: 1. Occupation is limited to one day; 2. Except in an emergency, overnight stays are forbidden; 3. If needed, use must be shared with other people; 4. Reservations are not possible; 5. Fire may only be lit in the stove and with all due precautions; the wood used must be supplemented with deadwood found in the surrounding forest; 6. When you leave this refuge, leave it clean and take your rubbish and empty bottles with you; 7. The cantonal forestry service reserves the right to ensure compliance with these rules and to take appropriate measures if necessary, to prevent any misuse. State of Vaud, Forest and Wildlife Service. From La Tomassette, pass Grande-Landoz, follow the Chemin du Creux des Biches then the Chemin de la Réserve. Swiss coordinates: 503235/161075. Vaud state forest refuge.