Refuge des Sommêtres
The place
The Refuge des Sommêtres is an unstaffed cabin of the Groupe d'Alpinistes des Franches-Montagnes (GAFM), located atop a rocky promontory reaching 1079 m, at Le Noirmont (Swiss Jura). Built by GAFM volunteers, it is open all year round with no booking possible. It contains a large table, two 6-person benches, an upper level with 7 mattresses, two blankets and individual lockers, a large stove for cooking, 3 burners, pots, kitchen utensils and tableware. Spectacular toilets (a 5 m walkway over the drop of a 20 m cliff). Panoramic views over the Jura, the Doubs slopes, the Vosges and the Black Forest. A renowned climbing site. Access from Muriaux or Le Noirmont via the yellow trails.
Getting there
From Muriaux (yellow trail, toward Le Noirmont) or from Le Noirmont (toward Saignelégier).
The setting
Rocky promontory of the Sommêtres, Franches-Montagnes (Swiss Jura). View over the Jura/Doubs/Vosges/Black Forest. A climbing site.
