Bergerie du Haut
2.7About
Bergerie du Haut sits at 1,314m in the Val d'Hérémence, accessible from Le Châble via the Mauvoisin valley. The approach takes 2–2.5 hours on a well-marked trail, gaining 500m through alpine pasture. The hut works as a base for day walks into the surrounding Valais peaks or as a waypoint on longer traverses through the region.
This is a working mountain farm (bergerie) that offers basic accommodation and meals to hikers. Capacity is small—around 20 beds in simple dorm rooms. The kitchen serves traditional Valais fare; half-board is standard. Water comes from a mountain spring. There are no showers, but washing facilities are available. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and meal availability depend on the season. Winter access requires snowshoes or skis. The setting is quiet and genuinely rural—expect animals, genuine pastoralism, and minimal amenities rather than hut luxury.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during the summer hiking season because it's one of few accommodation options in the valley. Winter visits need advance notice to ensure someone is present. Mobile signal is unreliable; confirm your arrival by phone the day before if possible. Bring cash—card payments are not always available.
This is a working mountain farm (bergerie) that offers basic accommodation and meals to hikers. Capacity is small—around 20 beds in simple dorm rooms. The kitchen serves traditional Valais fare; half-board is standard. Water comes from a mountain spring. There are no showers, but washing facilities are available. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and meal availability depend on the season. Winter access requires snowshoes or skis. The setting is quiet and genuinely rural—expect animals, genuine pastoralism, and minimal amenities rather than hut luxury.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during the summer hiking season because it's one of few accommodation options in the valley. Winter visits need advance notice to ensure someone is present. Mobile signal is unreliable; confirm your arrival by phone the day before if possible. Bring cash—card payments are not always available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August; contact the hut directly by phone or email as it operates informally.
The hut is staffed seasonally from June to September, with peak availability July and August.
Start from Le Châble and hike 2–2.5 hours via the Mauvoisin valley on a well-marked trail, gaining 500m through alpine pasture.
Simple dorm rooms sleep around 20 people; the kitchen serves basic meals (expect hearty mountain fare) but facilities are minimal—no hot showers.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is manageable for reasonably fit families and hikers new to the Alps, with gentle terrain through pasture.
Location
47.1352, 7.1490
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