Demanding
About
Cabane de Mille sits at 2473m in the Valais Alps, serving as a base for hiking routes across the region. You reach it from Grimentz in 2.5–3 hours via a well-marked trail that climbs steadily through alpine meadows and larch forest. The hut lies on the Tour des Combins hiking circuit, making it a logical stopping point between valley approaches and higher passes.
The hut accommodates 40 people in shared dorm rooms. Meals are provided at dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or eat packed provisions. Drinking water is available. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you depend on the hut's service. The hut typically operates from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Winter and shoulder seasons are variable—check current status before traveling.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August. July is busiest; aim for six weeks' notice. June and September are quieter and allow shorter lead times. Phone ahead even during quieter months to confirm a bed, especially if you are part of a larger group. Confirm your arrival time when you book so the kitchen can plan accordingly.
The hut accommodates 40 people in shared dorm rooms. Meals are provided at dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or eat packed provisions. Drinking water is available. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you depend on the hut's service. The hut typically operates from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Winter and shoulder seasons are variable—check current status before traveling.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August. July is busiest; aim for six weeks' notice. June and September are quieter and allow shorter lead times. Phone ahead even during quieter months to confirm a bed, especially if you are part of a larger group. Confirm your arrival time when you book so the kitchen can plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to book, especially for weekends and July–August when the hut fills quickly.
Open June to October; check exact dates by phone as staffing varies by season.
Hike from Grimentz in 2.5–3 hours via a marked trail through alpine meadows and larch forest to reach 2473m.
Dinner and breakfast are served; bring your own lunch, and water is available but there's no self-catering kitchen.
Yes—the 2.5–3 hour approach from Grimentz is steady but manageable for hikers with basic fitness, making it a good mid-range hut for the Tour des Combins circuit.
Location
46.0137, 7.2066
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 27 783 11 82
- Website
- https://www.cabanedemille.ch
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