Pierredar mountain cabin
Route Information
Description
This hiking route links Les Diablerets to the Pierredar refuge at 2300 m. altitude. The climb is demanding with more than 1000 metres of positive difference in altitude but the enchanting landscape of the cirque of hollows and the arrival at Pierredar are worth the diversions. The return is by the same path or the Drudy trail.
From Les Diablerets, follow the river "La Grande Eau" which flows through the centre of the village towards Droutzay and then Creux de Champs. At the height of a huge boulder, continue by forking slightly to the left. At first slightly flat, the path quickly becomes quite steep all the way up between forests, pastures and scree to the Refuge de Pierredar. Avoid this route in case of heavy storms. The Pierredar refuge is guarded from mid-June to mid-September. By reservation, you can sleep and eat there. To come back to Les Diablerets from the refuge, 2 options : - n° 1 : by the same route as the ascent - n° 2 : by the Drudy path (be careful, blue-white-blue path, vertiginous)
Practical Information
ACCESS : - free and unlimited parking area of the congress centre in Les Diablerets. A FEW TIPS: - Plan your walk (route, length, weather). - Dress appropriately: sturdy footwear (climbing boots preferable), suitable clothing and wet weather gear - Take sufficient food and drinks. - First aid kit - Be attentive to changes in weather - Do not trample on grass or crops - Close all gates behind you - Put out fires, and do not make fires in the event of drought - Take your rubbish with you - If in doubt, turn back early
This hiking route links Les Diablerets to the Pierredar refuge at 2300 m. altitude. The climb is demanding with more than 1000 metres of positive difference in altitude but the enchanting landscape of the cirque of hollows and the arrival at Pierredar are worth the diversions. The return is by the same path or the Drudy trail.
From Les Diablerets, follow the river "La Grande Eau" which flows through the centre of the village towards Droutzay and then Creux de Champs. At the height of a huge boulder, continue by forking slightly to the left. At first slightly flat, the path quickly becomes quite steep all the way up between forests, pastures and scree to the Refuge de Pierredar. Avoid this route in case of heavy storms. The Pierredar refuge is guarded from mid-June to mid-September. By reservation, you can sleep and eat there. To come back to Les Diablerets from the refuge, 2 options : - n° 1 : by the same route as the ascent - n° 2 : by the Drudy path (be careful, blue-white-blue path, vertiginous)
Practical Information
ACCESS : - free and unlimited parking area of the congress centre in Les Diablerets. A FEW TIPS: - Plan your walk (route, length, weather). - Dress appropriately: sturdy footwear (climbing boots preferable), suitable clothing and wet weather gear - Take sufficient food and drinks. - First aid kit - Be attentive to changes in weather - Do not trample on grass or crops - Close all gates behind you - Put out fires, and do not make fires in the event of drought - Take your rubbish with you - If in doubt, turn back early