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Cabane des Dix sits at 2,928m in the Valais Alps, on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Reach it from Euseigne (Arolla valley) in around 5 hours on foot. The approach follows the Dixence glacier basin with a steady climb through rocky terrain. Summer snow can linger on the upper sections until late June. Most parties also approach from Italy via the Théodule Pass or from Evolène—check conditions before committing to a route.
The hut is run by SAC (Section Monte Rosa) and holds 115 beds across multiple dormitory rooms. Meals are served daily: expect substantial dinners and packed lunches for onward trips. Drinking water is available on-site. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut provides or bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. This is a working mountaineering base—expect serious climbers and a focus on early starts and Alpine routes rather than casual hiking.
Book direct via email or phone with Section Monte Rosa. July and August fill 3–4 months ahead; June and September book 4–6 weeks ahead. Phone is faster than email for availability. Confirm your arrival time when booking, especially if arriving late. The hut sits on a major approach to Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa routes, so popular weekends and school holidays are predictably busy. Winter bookings require discussion of your experience and route plans.
The hut is run by SAC (Section Monte Rosa) and holds 115 beds across multiple dormitory rooms. Meals are served daily: expect substantial dinners and packed lunches for onward trips. Drinking water is available on-site. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut provides or bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. This is a working mountaineering base—expect serious climbers and a focus on early starts and Alpine routes rather than casual hiking.
Book direct via email or phone with Section Monte Rosa. July and August fill 3–4 months ahead; June and September book 4–6 weeks ahead. Phone is faster than email for availability. Confirm your arrival time when booking, especially if arriving late. The hut sits on a major approach to Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa routes, so popular weekends and school holidays are predictably busy. Winter bookings require discussion of your experience and route plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call directly to check availability and confirm your arrival date.
The hut is staffed from late June to late September, weather permitting.
From Euseigne in the Arolla valley, allow 5 hours to reach the hut via the Dixence glacier basin; alternative approaches exist from Italy via Théodule Pass or from Evolène—check snow conditions before departing.
The hut serves meals; there is drinking water available, but no self-catering kitchen.
Yes—it's a base for Alpine mountaineering and serious hiking; the approach is rocky with lingering snow into late June, so it's best suited to those with mountain experience.
Location
46.0111, 7.4176
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2.4
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC - CAS Sektion Monte Rosa
- Total
- 115
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 281 15 23
- Website
- http://www.cabanedesdix.ch
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