Col de la Dent Blanche CAS Bivouac
0.8
3,540m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Col de la Dent Blanche CAS Bivouac sits at 3540m on the ridge between Dent Blanche and Tête Blanche in the Valais Alps. Reach it from Arolla in 4 to 5 hours, climbing via the Glacier de Ferpècle and scree slopes to the col. The approach is steep and exposed in places; rope skills and alpine experience are essential. Winter ascents require winter mountaineering competence and avalanche awareness.
This is a small SAC bivouac with 15 beds spread across two rooms. Expect basic conditions: a wood stove for heat, no self-catering kitchen, and water from snowmelt or a nearby stream. The hut provides blankets and mattresses. Meals are not served; bring your own food and a camping stove if you need hot water. The hut opens June through September, depending on snow conditions. It's used mainly as a base for climbing Dent Blanche (4357m) or crossing the Tête Blanche glacier to reach other peaks.
Book well ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Email the SAC directly to check availability and current access conditions—the col is often snow-covered or iced until mid-June. Bring a headtorch, rope, crampons, and an ice axe. Water and fuel are scarce; plan accordingly. The hut is unguarded; you'll need your own key, which the SAC provides on booking.
This is a small SAC bivouac with 15 beds spread across two rooms. Expect basic conditions: a wood stove for heat, no self-catering kitchen, and water from snowmelt or a nearby stream. The hut provides blankets and mattresses. Meals are not served; bring your own food and a camping stove if you need hot water. The hut opens June through September, depending on snow conditions. It's used mainly as a base for climbing Dent Blanche (4357m) or crossing the Tête Blanche glacier to reach other peaks.
Book well ahead for July and August, especially weekends. Email the SAC directly to check availability and current access conditions—the col is often snow-covered or iced until mid-June. Bring a headtorch, rope, crampons, and an ice axe. Water and fuel are scarce; plan accordingly. The hut is unguarded; you'll need your own key, which the SAC provides on booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the hut directly as soon as you have dates fixed; with only 15 beds, popular summer weekends fill quickly.
The bivouac is typically staffed from June to September, but confirm exact dates with the hut before planning.
From Arolla, allow 4 to 5 hours climbing via Glacier de Ferpècle and scree slopes; the approach is steep and exposed, requiring rope skills and alpine experience.
The bivouac has 15 beds in two rooms with basic conditions; there is no self-catering kitchen, so bring your own food or arrange meals with the warden.
No—this is for experienced alpinists only; the approach demands rope skills, scrambling ability, and solid mountain sense.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC
- Season
- –
- Total
- 15
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.cas-jaman.ch/cabanes/bivouac-de-la-dent-blanche