Rendez-vous-des-Sages

The place

Formerly known as Rendez-vous-des-Singes, during the last war this refuge was a frequent meeting place between Fred Reymond, an agent of the Swiss intelligence service, and his French Resistance operatives. Table, benches, stove. Notice posted in the cabin: Dear visitor, you are in the forests of the municipality of Le Chenit. The refuge you are settling into is owned by the municipality. It was built as a shelter for people working in the forest, who therefore have priority use of it. If forestry staff do not need it, the municipality 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, it is forbidden to spend the night here. 3. If necessary, use must be shared with other people. 4. Reservations are not accepted. 5. Fire may only be lit in the stove, with all usual 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 Municipality reserves the right to ensure this regulation is respected and to take appropriate measures if necessary to prevent any misuse. The municipality of Le Chenit. Take the Tomassette route. Grande - Landoz, then the Creux-des-Biches path. Swiss coordinates: 502500/162750. Municipality of Le Chenit / Located alongside a drivable track, this cabin is very easily accessible.