Well what an adventure. Simon and I walked about 10 miles up a mountain to reach this remote refuge. The ascent takes you through rocks and chains help you up in places - virtually mountaineering although I managed it in plimsolls and there is a cafe for refreshments half way up before it gets tough. My heart was pounding after this extreme walk and I was relieved to see La Cabane de Susanfe's flag in the distance. Even though we did this walk in June, it was fairly cold at this height and one can see snow on the same level. We had a delicious dinner of soup and curry with an apple puree dessert and except for the latter were given 2 servings of each. One can purchase drinks. There is an Aga in the dining room and the warmth was so welcoming. A few chairs are outside for smoking and a dog prowls the estate. Upstairs one sleeps in a dormitory which gives one a bit of pressure to sleep and not make any noise and with my heart pounding I nodded off eventually. Heavy rain fell on the roof -Simon and I were so lucky to have missed that on our way up. A real alpine experience. I thought the breakfast could have been better as it just consisted of some bread, jam and coffee before we walked back down. Well done to the owners for living in such a difficult to reach, isolated location to provide this experience for people. read more