Refuge des Bouquetins CAS
1.1
2,980m
Savoie, France
About
Refuge des Bouquetins sits at 2,980m in the Valais Alps, reached from the Saastal valley. The standard approach is 4–5 hours on foot from Saas-Grund, climbing steeply through alpine meadows before traversing rocky terrain to the hut. The CAS (Club Alpin Suisse/Swiss Alpine Club) manages the refuge, and it serves as a base for peaks in the immediate area including Strahlhorn and Rimpfischhorn.
The refuge holds 26 beds across simple dormitories. Meals are provided by the warden—expect hearty suppers and breakfasts typical of high-altitude refuges. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut offers or bring your own food to supplement. Water comes from meltwater sources nearby. The hut operates roughly mid-June through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing.
Book direct with the SAC/CAS. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. Phone ahead if you need to confirm current opening dates or meal availability, especially in shoulder season.
The refuge holds 26 beds across simple dormitories. Meals are provided by the warden—expect hearty suppers and breakfasts typical of high-altitude refuges. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut offers or bring your own food to supplement. Water comes from meltwater sources nearby. The hut operates roughly mid-June through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing.
Book direct with the SAC/CAS. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. Phone ahead if you need to confirm current opening dates or meal availability, especially in shoulder season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier in the season you can often get a bed with shorter notice, but contact the CAS directly as this hut fills quickly for weekend mountaineering.
Staffed from mid-June to mid-September; outside these dates it's unmanned and may have limited access.
The standard route takes 4–5 hours on foot from Saas-Grund, climbing steeply through alpine meadows then rocky terrain to 2,980m.
The warden provides hearty meals; there is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what's on offer or bring your own food to supplement.
Not ideal for first-time hikers—the 4–5 hour approach is steep and the hut itself is primarily a mountaineering base for technical peaks like Strahlhorn and Rimpfischhorn.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC
- Season
- –
- Total
- 26
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.cas-valdejoux.ch