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About
Cabane du Trient sits at 3,170m on the border between Switzerland and France, in the Valais region above the Trient Valley. Most hikers reach it from Le Châble in 4–5 hours via the Alpe de Sonadon and Plateau du Trient. The approach is non-technical but gains 1,300m elevation. In winter and early spring, snow and crevasses demand experience and proper equipment. From the hut, routes branch to Mont-Blanc, the Aiguilles du Trient, and Mont Blanc du Tacul.
The hut has 90 beds across multiple rooms and serves dinner and breakfast. A self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook. Water is piped directly from the glacier. The warden can advise on snow conditions and route options. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced staffing and cold conditions outside July–September. Mobile signal is unreliable; bring a headtorch and expect basic comfort.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to reserve. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. If you plan to arrive without advance notice, call ahead to confirm the warden is present and beds are available. Winter ascents require careful planning with the hut staff regarding crevasse conditions on the approaches.
The hut has 90 beds across multiple rooms and serves dinner and breakfast. A self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook. Water is piped directly from the glacier. The warden can advise on snow conditions and route options. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced staffing and cold conditions outside July–September. Mobile signal is unreliable; bring a headtorch and expect basic comfort.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to reserve. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. If you plan to arrive without advance notice, call ahead to confirm the warden is present and beds are available. Winter ascents require careful planning with the hut staff regarding crevasse conditions on the approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August, especially weekends; email or call ahead for quieter months.
Cabane du Trient is typically staffed from June to September; check with the guardian for exact dates as snow conditions vary.
From Le Châble, hike via Alpe de Sonadon and Plateau du Trient in 4–5 hours; the route gains 1,300m but is non-technical.
The hut serves meals and has a self-catering kitchen if you bring your own food; drinking water is available.
The approach hike suits fit hikers with basic mountain experience, but routes from the hut toward Mont-Blanc and the Aiguilles require mountaineering skills and crevasse training.
Location
45.9996, 7.0436
HutLists Score
2.1
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 90
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 783 14 38
- Website
- https://cas-diablerets.ch/cabanes/cabane-du-trient/
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