A refuge set in an alpine farmhouse built in 1834 in Péron, offering an ideal getaway in the heart of nature.
Located at an altitude of 1 446m in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, this picturesque refuge welcomes you in an authentic, rustic setting, ideal for mountain hikers. The refuge comprises 2 distinct sections : a refuge and a gîte.
The refuge part offers comfortable and simple living conditions, with welcoming bedrooms, a cosy common room and a fully-equipped kitchen for preparing meals. Open all year round, it can accommodate up to 8 people, with 6 mattresses available for hikers. Equipped with a wood -burning stove for warming up in winter, a table for eating and a shelter in case of bad weather, the refuge allows visitors to rest and spend the night in peace. Renovated in 2022, with walls and roof insulated with burnt wood planks, it also features solar panels for room lighting and USB sockets for visitors’ convenience. Wood is supplied by the association to fuel the stove.
The gîte section is reserved exclusively for residents of the commune of Péron. To obtain the key, you need to reserve via the Mairie de Péron website and go to the Mairie to collect it, accessible via the “Availability and reservations” tab.
Upstairs, under the roof, the gîte offers 14 beds, where you can be awakened by the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the velux windows. On the first floor, a wood -burning stove warms the space and allows you to prepare your meals, accompanied by a gas stove and a complete assortment of utensils and pots and pans.
Outside, a source of non-potable water allows you to recharge at the source. This will enable you to clean your cooking utensils. It’s important to remember to bring drinking water with you. The fire pit is the perfect place to enjoy wood-fired dishes and keep warm on those balmy nights at the top of the Jura mountains.
Facilities : water source, wood -burning stove, cooking equipment, basic necessities, mattress, LED spotlights, USB sockets.
Comfort: wood available, wall and roof insulation.
Camping of any kind is prohibited in the Haute Chaîne du Jura. However, camping is tolerated in the immediate vicinity of chalets and refuges open to the public (within a 15-meter radius of the chalet) if they are fully booked. Special case of bivouacs (temporary camping without tents): the Prefectoral Order of October 16, 2017 sets out the conditions for the practice of bivouacs within the Nature Reserve. For more information on the subject, please visit the Haute Chaine de Jura National Nature Reserve website. The refuge is located in a wildlife tranquility zone. It is strictly forbidden to enter this zone between December 15 and June 30, except on marked footpaths.
It is your responsibility to respect the area, to clean up after yourself and to bring back your garbage. Thank you for thinking of future arrivals. The refuge is located in a National Nature Reserve. Please respect the regulations in force.
Location details
On the GR "Balcon du Léman".
- Forest location
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
- Accessible by ski
Capacity
Type of accommodation
- Mountain chalet
- Dormitory
Opening
| Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
- All year round daily.
Prices
The financial contribution requested will enable the association to continue renovating and improving the refuge.
Please deposit your contribution in the piggy bank in the refuge.
Payment options
Services
Equipment
Comfort
On-site activities
- Snow shoes
- Pedestrian sports
- Winter sports
- Hike on foot
Animals welcome
Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair