Demanding
About
Cabane Bella-Tola sits at 2,346m in the Val d'Anniviers valley, on the east flank of Bella-Tola (3,025m). Reach it from Grimentz in 3.5 hours via the Trift alp, or from St-Luc in 4 hours ascending the Forclaz de Trémorgin. Both routes climb steadily through larch forest and alpine pasture. The hut serves as a base for traverses of the Bella-Tola ridge and approach to Otemma glacier.
The hut is managed by the SAC and sleeps 50 in mixed dormitories. It runs a simple kitchen and serves dinner and breakfast year-round when staffed. Water comes from the spring nearby. The outdoor toilet is standard alpine fare. Winter access requires snow competence and avalanche awareness; most visitors come June through September. The guardian stays through peak season but the hut is often staffed only weekends in shoulder months.
Book directly by phone as early as possible for July and August. The hut fills quickly during fine weather. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good sleeping spot in summer. Bring cash for meals and lodging—card payments are not reliable at this elevation.
The hut is managed by the SAC and sleeps 50 in mixed dormitories. It runs a simple kitchen and serves dinner and breakfast year-round when staffed. Water comes from the spring nearby. The outdoor toilet is standard alpine fare. Winter access requires snow competence and avalanche awareness; most visitors come June through September. The guardian stays through peak season but the hut is often staffed only weekends in shoulder months.
Book directly by phone as early as possible for July and August. The hut fills quickly during fine weather. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good sleeping spot in summer. Bring cash for meals and lodging—card payments are not reliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—phone contact is essential, especially for July and August when the hut fills quickly.
The hut is staffed seasonally; contact them directly for exact opening and closing dates, typically June to September.
Reach it from Grimentz in 3.5 hours via Trift alp, or from St-Luc in 4 hours via Forclaz de Trémorgin—both routes climb steadily through forest and pasture.
The SAC-managed hut sleeps 50 in mixed dorms, runs a simple kitchen, and serves dinner and breakfast.
It works for fit hikers on established trails, but the 3.5–4 hour ascents with 1,000m+ elevation gain suit intermediate mountaineers rather than casual walkers.
Location
46.2329, 7.6143
HutLists Score
1.2
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Quick Facts
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 27 4761567
- Website
- https://cabanebellatola.ch/
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