Demanding
About
Cabane du Demècre sits at 2,361m in the Valais Alps, accessed via the Val d'Anniviers from Grimentz. The approach takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours on foot, climbing steadily through larch forest before breaking into alpine pasture. The hut serves as a logical base for day hikes into the surrounding peaks and for traverses across the region's interconnected hut network.
The hut has 27 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Meals are served daily, including dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers, and no self-catering kitchen—you eat what the hut provides or bring lightweight snacks. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions. Standards are basic and functional rather than luxurious.
Book directly by phone or email well ahead, especially for July and August when the hut fills quickly. Spring and autumn are quieter but still require advance booking. The guardian can advise on current conditions and route options when you contact them to reserve.
The hut has 27 beds split across shared dormitory rooms. Meals are served daily, including dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers, and no self-catering kitchen—you eat what the hut provides or bring lightweight snacks. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions. Standards are basic and functional rather than luxurious.
Book directly by phone or email well ahead, especially for July and August when the hut fills quickly. Spring and autumn are quieter but still require advance booking. The guardian can advise on current conditions and route options when you contact them to reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August); contact the hut by email or phone to check availability and confirm your dates.
The hut is typically staffed from June to September, though exact dates vary by year—call or email to confirm before planning your trip.
Start from Grimentz in Val d'Anniviers and hike for 2.5 to 3 hours, climbing steadily through larch forest then into alpine pasture to reach 2,361m.
Dinner and breakfast are served daily; drinking water is available, but there are no showers or self-catering kitchen.
Yes, the 2.5–3 hour approach and 2,361m elevation make it accessible for fit hikers with basic mountain experience; it's also ideal for families looking to base themselves for multiple day hikes.
Location
46.1741, 7.0822
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 27
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 746 35 87
- Website
- https://www.demecre.ch/
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