Plan Rosset D'en Haut
2.7About
Plan Rosset d'en Haut sits at 1,423m in the Simmental valley, accessed via the small village of Lenk. From Lenk village, hike 1.5 hours northeast through mixed forest to reach the hut. The route is straightforward and well-marked, gaining around 400m elevation. You can also approach from Wispile (2,284m) via a longer ridge walk of 3–4 hours descending into the valley. Summer access is reliable; winter snow can block approaches depending on the season.
The hut is a simple, traditional structure run by local keepers who provide hearty meals using regional ingredients. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms and offers basic mattress accommodation with blankets. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available with advance notice. Water comes from a spring. There is no shower. The hut typically opens from May through October, though exact dates depend on snow melt and weather conditions.
Book directly by phone or email as far ahead as possible, especially for weekends and July–August. Plan Rosset d'en Haut is popular with families and weekend hikers from the Bernese Plateau, so expect crowding on Saturdays. This is a useful base for exploring the upper Simmental, the Lenk-Simmental ski area in winter, or onward hiking toward the Wildhorn massif.
The hut is a simple, traditional structure run by local keepers who provide hearty meals using regional ingredients. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms and offers basic mattress accommodation with blankets. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available with advance notice. Water comes from a spring. There is no shower. The hut typically opens from May through October, though exact dates depend on snow melt and weather conditions.
Book directly by phone or email as far ahead as possible, especially for weekends and July–August. Plan Rosset d'en Haut is popular with families and weekend hikers from the Bernese Plateau, so expect crowding on Saturdays. This is a useful base for exploring the upper Simmental, the Lenk-Simmental ski area in winter, or onward hiking toward the Wildhorn massif.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; other months can often be arranged with less notice.
Plan Rosset d'en Haut is staffed June to October; access is possible outside these months but facilities are limited.
From Lenk village, hike 1.5 hours northeast through forest gaining 400m; alternatively descend 3–4 hours from Wispile (2,284m) via ridge walk.
It's a simple, traditional hut offering basic dormitory beds and meals; check directly about shower availability as facilities are modest.
Yes—the route from Lenk is straightforward and well-marked with moderate 400m elevation gain, making it accessible for fit walkers new to Alpine huts.
Location
46.6636, 7.2331
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