Naturfreundehaus les Prés-d'Orvin
1.5
Fribourg Alps, Switzerland
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Naturfreundehaus les Prés-d'Orvin sits at 1,350m on the northern edge of the Jura, above Orvin in the Bernese foothills. Reach it from Orvin village via a 1.5-hour walk through mixed forest and meadow, or from Chasseral (1,607m) in 2 hours along the Jura ridgeline. The hut makes a solid base for day walks across the plateau or climbs to nearby peaks. The approach is straightforward hiking terrain, no scrambling required.
The hut sleeps 60 across dormitory and private rooms. Dinner and breakfast are available; order meals when you book. Facilities include a dining room and terrace with northern views across to the Mittelland. There's no WiFi. The Naturfreunde (Amis de la Nature) manage it as a simple, no-frills operation. Summer season runs reliably; confirm winter opening dates directly with the hut.
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for weekends June through September. Email or call to reserve. July and August require earlier booking—aim for 10-12 weeks out. The hut fills quickly with hiking groups and families during school holidays. Weekday visits offer easier availability. Confirm your meal requirements when booking and check cancellation policy.
The hut sleeps 60 across dormitory and private rooms. Dinner and breakfast are available; order meals when you book. Facilities include a dining room and terrace with northern views across to the Mittelland. There's no WiFi. The Naturfreunde (Amis de la Nature) manage it as a simple, no-frills operation. Summer season runs reliably; confirm winter opening dates directly with the hut.
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for weekends June through September. Email or call to reserve. July and August require earlier booking—aim for 10-12 weeks out. The hut fills quickly with hiking groups and families during school holidays. Weekday visits offer easier availability. Confirm your meal requirements when booking and check cancellation policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; call +41 (0)32 351 19 77 or email to secure your dates.
The hut is staffed year-round, though it's most reliably open for hikers from April through October.
Walk 1.5 hours from Orvin village through forest and meadow, or 2 hours along the Jura ridge from Chasseral (1,607m); both routes are straightforward hiking with no scrambling.
Dinner and breakfast are served; the hut has dormitory and private rooms for 60 guests but no WiFi.
Yes—the terrain is easy, day walks from the hut range across gentle plateau, and the 1.5-hour approach from Orvin is accessible for most fitness levels.
Location
47.1497, 7.1740
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- Naturfreunde Naturfreunde Biel | Amis de la Nature Bienne
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 520 86 23
- Website
- https://www.nf-haus.ch/
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