Ammertenhütte
3.8About
Ammertenhütte sits at 1830m in the Valais Alps, accessed via the Ammerten Valley. The approach hike takes roughly 2 hours from the nearest road head. The hut works well as a base for day walks in the surrounding peaks and as a waypoint on longer traverses through the region.
This is a small, simple hut run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). Eight beds total means space is tight. The hut has a self-catering kitchen, so bring food or resupply in the valley. There's no staffed restaurant service. The hut operates seasonally during the summer hiking months—check opening dates before planning your trip.
Book early by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August. Contact details are listed on the SAC website. The hut fills quickly in peak season, so confirm availability at least a week ahead for weekend visits and 2-3 weeks ahead for summer holidays. Winter access is unreliable; confirm conditions before attempting a winter visit.
This is a small, simple hut run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). Eight beds total means space is tight. The hut has a self-catering kitchen, so bring food or resupply in the valley. There's no staffed restaurant service. The hut operates seasonally during the summer hiking months—check opening dates before planning your trip.
Book early by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August. Contact details are listed on the SAC website. The hut fills quickly in peak season, so confirm availability at least a week ahead for weekend visits and 2-3 weeks ahead for summer holidays. Winter access is unreliable; confirm conditions before attempting a winter visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are set; with only 8 beds, availability fills quickly during summer months.
The hut is typically open June to October, though confirm exact dates with the SAC before planning your trip.
Hike roughly 2 hours from the Ammerten Valley road head to reach the hut at 1830m.
The hut has a self-catering kitchen only—there's no staffed restaurant, so bring your own food or resupply before heading up from the valley.
Yes, the 2-hour approach and 1830m elevation make it accessible for fit hikers with basic mountain experience, though the small size and self-catering setup suit groups planning to cook together.
Location
46.4259, 7.5148
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.
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3.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC
- Total
- 8
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 240 64 91
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