Auberge et Restaurant du Pont de Nant
5.0About
Pont de Nant lies in the Val d'Hérens, 1253m above sea level, at the start of the Nant gorge. The hut sits on the main hiking route between Le Châble and Arolla. Most walkers reach it from Le Châble (1520m) in 1.5 hours, descending through forest. Coming from Arolla (2006m) takes 3 hours downhill. The location makes it a logical lunch stop or overnight base for exploring the upper valley.
The auberge runs 6 private rooms, all with showers. The restaurant serves full meals and packed lunches. Staff can arrange storage for gear if you're doing multi-day routes in the valley. The hut stays open year-round, though snowfall can affect access in winter. Summer is busy with walkers on the Chamonix–Zermatt Mont-Blanc route and regional day-hikers. Mid-week visits are quieter than weekends.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut is family-run and responds promptly to bookings. Half-board deals work well if you're spending two nights. The location means you can easily combine it with routes to Lac de Taney or longer traverses into the surrounding peaks.
The auberge runs 6 private rooms, all with showers. The restaurant serves full meals and packed lunches. Staff can arrange storage for gear if you're doing multi-day routes in the valley. The hut stays open year-round, though snowfall can affect access in winter. Summer is busy with walkers on the Chamonix–Zermatt Mont-Blanc route and regional day-hikers. Mid-week visits are quieter than weekends.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut is family-run and responds promptly to bookings. Half-board deals work well if you're spending two nights. The location means you can easily combine it with routes to Lac de Taney or longer traverses into the surrounding peaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact them directly by email or phone—as a small auberge with only 6 rooms, availability is limited and booking ahead is essential, especially in summer.
The auberge operates year-round as a restaurant and accommodation, though confirm current hours before visiting in winter.
It sits on the main hiking route in Val d'Hérens at 1253m; allow 1.5 hours from Le Châble (downhill through forest) or 3 hours from Arolla (downhill).
All 6 private rooms include showers, and the restaurant serves full meals and packed lunches.
Yes—it's a low-altitude valley hut on a well-established hiking route with private rooms and restaurant meals, making it ideal for families or less experienced walkers.
Location
46.2520, 7.1105
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Quick Facts
- Season
- May 10-31 We-Su 09:00-22:00; Jun 01-Sep 21 09:00-22:00; Sep 22-Nov 02 Th-Su 09:00-22:00; Dec 27-Mar 08 We-Fr off
- Private rooms
- 6
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 24 498 14 95
- Website
- https://aubergedupontdenant.ch/
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