Jasse du Play refuge

Departure from the small car park on the edge of the Pré Rateau forest road.

(S/E) Go up the road for 50 m to the path that climbs to the left.

(1) Take it towards the north-east and join the Route Forestière des Hollowed-out Tree Trunks Serving as Drinking Troughs.

(2) Follow this forest road to the left for about 250 m until you reach a path that branches off to the right.

(3) Turn north-east onto this path and continue to the next fork.

(4) Turn right, heading south for about 100 metres.

(5) Turn left towards the south-east. This path is well marked at the beginning, but remain vigilant as it is not very visible in places. It may be useful to check your GPS! Continue until you reach a crossroads.

(6) Continue climbing to the right towards the south-east until you reach another intersection (elevation 1461).

(7) Turn left towards the south-east in the direction of Clapes de Cognaux.

(8) Continue right towards the south and reach the Refuge de Jasse du Play.

(9) Turn back to the fork you passed earlier (elevation 1461).

(7) Continue straight ahead, heading west.

(10) At the intersection, follow the path straight ahead, heading west, until you reach the next fork.

(11) Turn left towards the south-west to join the Route Forestière de Pré Râteau.

(12) Follow it to the right for 100 m and turn right onto the Route Forestière des Hollowed-Out Tree Trunks Serving as Drinking Troughs. Follow it to the^second fork (crossroads of the circular route) on the way there.

(2) Leave the forest road and turn left in the opposite direction to the outward journey to return to the car park (S/E).

No fountain or spring in the immediate vicinity, refuge open without reservation.

Small detours (using GPS) can be made to see the karstic caves up close.