Cabin de Prafleuri
1.4Cabane de Prafleuri
2,662m
Haute-Savoie, France
About
Cabane de Prafleuri sits at 2,662m in the Valais Alps, on the Swiss side of the border but accessible from France via the Pas de Chèvres route. Most hikers reach it from Arolla (2,000m) in roughly 4 hours, climbing steadily through alpine meadows then scree. The cabin lies on the popular route linking the Chamonix valley with the Valais, making it a crucial waypoint for multi-day traverses. From here you can push on to Lac de Moiry or descend to Grimentz.
The cabin is a simple refuge with about 20 beds in shared dormitories. The guardian serves dinner and breakfast during the season. Water comes from a stream. Toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens mid-June through September, though opening dates vary with snow conditions—check ahead in early season. There is no heating, and temperatures drop sharply at night even in summer.
Book direct with the hut or contact the Société du Guides de Chamonix Mont-Blanc for information. July and August are busy; aim to arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed. The cabin sometimes fills with guided groups, so confirm availability before committing to the route. Bring a sleeping bag liner as bedding is minimal. Pay in cash if possible—card payments cannot always be processed reliably at this elevation.
The cabin is a simple refuge with about 20 beds in shared dormitories. The guardian serves dinner and breakfast during the season. Water comes from a stream. Toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens mid-June through September, though opening dates vary with snow conditions—check ahead in early season. There is no heating, and temperatures drop sharply at night even in summer.
Book direct with the hut or contact the Société du Guides de Chamonix Mont-Blanc for information. July and August are busy; aim to arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed. The cabin sometimes fills with guided groups, so confirm availability before committing to the route. Bring a sleeping bag liner as bedding is minimal. Pay in cash if possible—card payments cannot always be processed reliably at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier booking is wise if you're linking this hut into a multi-day traverse.
Cabane de Prafleuri is staffed from mid-June to mid-September, weather permitting.
From Arolla (2,000m), allow 4 hours climbing steadily through alpine meadows and scree; the cabin sits at 2,662m on the Chamonix–Valais traverse route.
Expect basic dormitory beds and simple meals; bring a sleeping bag liner, and don't rely on hot showers.
No—the 4-hour climb from Arolla gains 660m over steep, exposed terrain with scree sections; aim for this if you have solid hill fitness and experience on loose ground.
Quick Facts
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.prafleuri.ch/