★ 3.6Rating
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The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Mountain parking at the base of Plateau d'Ambel, ideal hiking trailhead. Flat terrain on grass and gravel with dry toilets, self-managed refuge with shelter and wood stove. Uncontrolled water available. Generally quiet nights but secluded, shaded location with no phone signal. Busy road during daytime. Very crowded September-October (deer rutting season).
Highlights
- Great starting point for varied and well-marked hikes
- Renovated self-managed refuge with tables and a stove
- Cool, quiet nights in the mountains
- Flat and spacious terrain
Good to know
- No phone signal at all
- Enclosed and shaded spot
- Busy road noisy during the day
- Very overcrowded from mid-September to mid-October
Motorhome access : Spacious flat terrain with grass and gravel. Easy maneuvering. Ground can get muddy after rain.
Best for
hikersfamiliescalm/nature
Facilities
Bins
Toilets
Activities nearby
Climbing Hiking Mountain biking
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What facilities are available?
Available: Pets allowed, Bins, Toilets.
Is it a quiet place?
It varies by season according to traveller reviews.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Climbing, Hiking, Mountain biking.