Maison Forestière de Pré Grandu

Unguarded rustic refuge managed by the Office National des Forêts, located on the edge of the Hauts Plateaux Nature Reserve.

1 ground-floor common room with wood-burning stove.
17 beds in 2 dormitories upstairs (one with 7 beds and one with 10 beds) with mattresses and fitted sheets. Down jackets and pillows not supplied. A dozen wool blankets only.
Ecological toilets, no showers, no drinking water (rainwater available), photovoltaic lighting, sometimes random (candles possible).
Cutlery + cooking utensils, fixed gas stove, wood available.

WARNING: in winter, the Coche forest road is closed to traffic. Barrier closed at D518. Access to the Maison de Pré Grandu is by snowshoe or ski only.

Here is some important practical information:
- Outdoor fires are FORBIDDEN (!)
- Beware of dogs: The Nature Reserve is 20 meters from the gîte, and dogs are not allowed in the Reserve.
- It is not permitted to park in front of the refuge (Reserve), you must park once you have unloaded your belongings at the Coche parking lot 400m down the road. If for any reason (handicap, equestrian equipment, etc.) guests wish to park in front of the gîte for the duration of their stay, it is imperative that they notify the ONF and obtain a pass on the windscreen beforehand, otherwise they risk a 4th class fine (135€, ONF or Reserve environmental police). The general rule is to leave your belongings in the car and go back down to the La Coche parking lot. Contact: erwan.le-marrec@onf.fr for the "laissez passer" / Nature Reserve model.