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About
Cabane de Saleinaz stands at 2,691m on the border between the Valais and Bern regions, reached from the Leuker valley. The hut is a 3-hour hike from Leuk or roughly 4 hours from the Albinen trailhead. This route climbs steeply through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to reach the hut's exposed location on open slopes. The approach is straightforward but exposed in bad weather—bring a map and compass.
The hut sleeps 48 people in dormitory beds. Meals are prepared daily and include breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals cooked on site. Drinking water is available. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you must eat what the hut serves or bring your own food. The hut opens from June through September, with reliable staffing July through August. The location and elevation make it a solid base for hiking in the upper Saleinaz glacier region and for access to nearby 3,000m peaks.
Book directly with SAC, CAS Section Neuchâteloise by email or phone. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead—book at least 4 weeks in advance for these periods. Weekday visits in June and September are easier to accommodate. The hut can be reserved for groups outside peak season. Confirm opening dates before setting out, as snow conditions and staffing sometimes shift the official season start.
The hut sleeps 48 people in dormitory beds. Meals are prepared daily and include breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals cooked on site. Drinking water is available. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you must eat what the hut serves or bring your own food. The hut opens from June through September, with reliable staffing July through August. The location and elevation make it a solid base for hiking in the upper Saleinaz glacier region and for access to nearby 3,000m peaks.
Book directly with SAC, CAS Section Neuchâteloise by email or phone. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead—book at least 4 weeks in advance for these periods. Weekday visits in June and September are easier to accommodate. The hut can be reserved for groups outside peak season. Confirm opening dates before setting out, as snow conditions and staffing sometimes shift the official season start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and make reservations; book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August.
Cabane de Saleinaz is staffed seasonally; confirm exact dates with the hut, as Alpine huts typically operate June through September.
The hut is a 3-hour hike from Leuk or 4 hours from Albinen, climbing steeply through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to 2,691m; the route is exposed in bad weather.
The hut serves breakfast and dinner daily; drinking water is available on-site, but there is no self-catering kitchen.
No—the exposed approach and high elevation make it best suited for hikers with mountain experience and good fitness; the steep, exposed terrain demands caution in bad weather.
Location
45.9764, 7.0704
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC CAS Section Neuchâteloise
- Total
- 48
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 783 17 00
- Website
- https://www.cas-neuchatel.ch/cabanes/cabane-de-saleinaz-2691m/
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