Chalet Hills | Cebu's Affordable Camping Site
Where it all begun, what they called "BISYO". .
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| View from the lower camping area at Chalet Hills. |
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| Photo taken September 13, 2014. Two days before my birthday. |
Way back 2014 was my first hike in Chalet Hills, situated in Babag Busay, Cebu. Just a few
blocks away from Mountain View and Temple of Leah (new). It was September 13,
2014 with my former(Mynimo.com officemates).
After that, we often camp here if we don't have any weekend plans. Today this was like they called "BISYO". This place is really perfect for friends, couples, families and even broken hearted. HAHA :)
How to get to Chalet Hills?
FYI: All photos taken in random dates since 2014 to 2018.
1.Meet up all campers at JY Square Mall specifically in Mcdo (para bugnaw).
2. At JY wet market/public market prefer to
ride (04H or 04C) jeepney that will surely drop you off at eskina mountain view.
Note: Transportation Option
Option 1:
Option 1:
• Take a jeep from JY public market to iskina mountain view for a transportation amount of – 10 – 15.00 each, then start your hike straight to Chalet Hills.
- Most of the Salingsing jeepneys that will pass by at mountain view were parked at the public market so be patient enough in waiting at the area if you want a cheaper travel.
Option 2:
• Take a jeep from JY public market for 10-15.00 straight to mountain view foot, then take a habal2x that will always parked at the entrance of mountain view going to Chalet then pay only for 35.00
• Take a jeep from JY public market for 10-15.00 straight to mountain view foot, then take a habal2x that will always parked at the entrance of mountain view going to Chalet then pay only for 35.00
Option 3:
• Or take a habal2x ride straight to Chalet from JY public market for – 50.00 only.
• Or take a habal2x ride straight to Chalet from JY public market for – 50.00 only.
Note: 50.00 is the official fare (current 2018) so don't let yourself fooled by anyone but this is depending on the weather and any cases you encounter.
3. We prefer to start our hike at eskina
Mountain View which will take you a short trek for 30-50 mins to Chalet Hills.
A quick pitch before sunset or even rain shower. This was last May 1, 2015 and it was Labor Day with these two fresh baby girls with me.
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| (Ariel and Glenn) used to be the musician of our usual camp here or even in a beach camp which completes the night. |
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| From left (Me, Ian, Karen and Girlie lying on Ariel's banana bed) We took the lower campsite in this photo rather than the top area. This was last February 4, 2017 Saturday.  Four of us (Jed, me, JD and Gian)took the night trek from Napo Guadalupe to Babag Busay then straight to camping site Chalet last May 6, 2018.    |
Is there a store that we can buy foods etc?
Is there a store that we can buy foods etc?
• YES, Ate Vilma’s sari2x store is at the foot of Chalet and you can buy chichiria, noodles, cold redhorse or empe light (pampainit sa bugnaw nga kagabhion). You can wake her up at late night (if makuwangan), but let’s respect if it’s almost morning. This is just a small store so prefer if you bring your own food you want from JY.
Best Menu for Dinner:
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Humba
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Linat-an baboy
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Manok
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| Adobong baboy then humbaon nig abot sa camping area. Daog! |
You can buy meat
before going to the camping site. This is only applicable if you have your own portable burner or else buy ready to eat food.
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| NO to campfire, YES to candle lighting. Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the environment. |
A Fine Sunday Morning:
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Your morning view when your camping at the lower area of the campsite. Jed Salumag
From left: Einar, Richard, Mafe, Andrew "BigBro", Archie, Jed, Zhet & Girlie
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| A cold Sunday morning, perfect for a hot coffee paired with slice bread and a sunday's best music. Daog na! HAHA, Anthony "Anton"Medrano at the back and Princess Marie gwapo wearing that black jacket. |
What to avoid when you're at the campsite:
1. Campfire – a big NO wherever you are in a
mountain.
2 2. Trashes – Don't leave your trash. Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.
All toiletries e.g wet wipes, dry tissue must not be left in the area.
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Today ate Vilma has a big barrel in front of their
store where you can leave your trash in the morning and just pay for 10.00.
3 3. Empty Butane – don’t leave this at the
site to avoid fire when the weather is hot. Please bring with you when you go
home.
Heading back home:
That when you're totally passed out last night but trying to smile Sunday morning and even
a crazy Sunday shake morning dance . . Lol :)
In Addition:
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles
Click this site for full information: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles
Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.
- Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
- Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
- Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups.
- Repackage food to minimize waste.
- Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
- Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.
- Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
- In popular areas:
- Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
- Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
- Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
- In pristine areas:
- Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
- Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
- In popular areas:
Dispose of Waste Properly
- Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.
- Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
- Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
- To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
Leave What You Find
- Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
- Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.
- Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.
Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the environment. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
- Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
- Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.
- Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.
Respect Wildlife
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.
- Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
- Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
- Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
- Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
- Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
- Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
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