Chalet du Sac

Located at an altitude of 1381 meters, this rustic chalet is only accessible on foot, offering a secluded retreat in the middle of the wilderness. The Col du Sac shelter is on the GR "Balcon du Léman" trail. It can also be reached from Menthières or the Charnaz parking lot. It is equipped with

Conditions at Chalet du Sac are simple: 6 bunks with mattresses and blankets, a wood-burning stove and a communal area for eating and relaxing. It's the ideal place for hikers and nature lovers looking for a mountain getaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

To book your stay, please contact the refuge manager in advance, especially in high season.
Enjoy a unique experience at Chalet du Sac, where the calm and beauty of the Alpine landscape invite you to recharge your batteries away from everyday life.

It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Please pay close attention to the boundary markers and to the regulations in force before going there.
It is your responsibility to respect the site, clean up after yourself and take your garbage with you.

Please note: camping of any kind is forbidden on the Haute Chaîne du Jura. However, camping is tolerated in the immediate vicinity of chalets and refuges open to the public (within a 15-metre radius of the chalet), provided 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 this subject, please visit the Haute Chaine de Jura National Nature Reserve website.