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Cabane de la Rèche sits at 2377m in the Val d'Hérémence, deep in the Valais Alps. You reach it from Arolla by hiking 2 hours up the broad valley trail, or from Eurosex in 3.5 hours via a steeper path. Both routes are straightforward and well-marked. The cabin overlooks the Lac de Rèche and serves as a base for traverses in the region, including ascents of Pic de Rèche and Mont Collon.
The hut is run by the Valais section of the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS). It has capacity for 35 people in dormitory rooms. Meals include a hearty dinner and substantial breakfast. You can bring a stove and cook, though cooking facilities are limited. Water comes from the lake and nearby streams. The hut typically opens from mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow conditions.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. July is busy with families and climbers. June and September are quieter and offer better solitude for mountain exploration. The warden can suggest day routes and advise on conditions for higher passes and peaks.
The hut is run by the Valais section of the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS). It has capacity for 35 people in dormitory rooms. Meals include a hearty dinner and substantial breakfast. You can bring a stove and cook, though cooking facilities are limited. Water comes from the lake and nearby streams. The hut typically opens from mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow conditions.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. July is busy with families and climbers. June and September are quieter and offer better solitude for mountain exploration. The warden can suggest day routes and advise on conditions for higher passes and peaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier bookings fill quickly for peak season. Contact the Valais CAS section directly or use their online booking system.
Cabane de la Rèche is staffed from June to September, with exact dates depending on snow conditions.
Hike 2 hours from Arolla on a broad valley trail, or 3.5 hours from Eurosex via a steeper route; both are well-marked and straightforward.
The hut has 35 dormitory beds and serves dinner and breakfast; bring a sleeping bag liner as required by most Swiss Alpine huts.
The approach hikes are straightforward, but the hut serves as a base for mountaineering (Pic de Rèche, Mont Collon), so it's better suited to hikers with some Alpine experience than absolute beginners.
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46.1901, 7.5042
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