Chalet des Vuardes

Chalet des Vuardes sits at 1,665m in the Valais Alps, tucked into the Val d'Anniviers south of Sierre. It's a 2-hour walk from the village of Grimentz (1,577m) via the Glacier de Moiry area—a steady ascent on well-marked trails. The hut serves as a base for ridge traverses, scrambles to peaks above 3,000m, and access to the Moiry Glacier routes. The approach is straightforward summer hiking; winter access is unreliable.
The chalet is a simple mountain lodge run by the Valais Alpine Club (CAS/SAC). It has 30 beds in mixed dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Meals are served in the evenings and mornings—inform them of dietary needs when booking. The kitchen is basic but functional. A small bar operates during opening hours. The hut runs from mid-June through September; shoulder months depend on snow conditions. Water comes from mountain sources and is reliable. There's no shower, but washbasins are available.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by email or phone—they have limited internet. The village of Grimentz has modest accommodation if the hut is full, though it's an extra 2 hours downhill. Arrive by late afternoon; meals are typically served at 18:30. Pay by cash or Swiss card at the hut; confirm payment methods when booking.