L'Aiguillette À la Singla CAS Bivouac
0.9
3,179m
Valais, Switzerland
About
L'Aiguillette à la Singla sits at 3,179m on the ridge between Mont-Collon and Tête Blanche in the Valais Alps. Reach it from Arolla village (1,998m) via the Lac Bleu trail, a 4–5 hour ascent gaining 1,181m. The route is marked but exposed in places; scrambling ability helps on the final approach. In winter, this becomes a serious mountaineering objective requiring ice axe and crampons.
This SAC-managed bivouac accommodates 12 people in a small, basic shelter. There's no caretaker and no meals service—bring all food and cooking fuel. The self-catering kitchen setup means you manage your own stove. Water is available from snowmelt or nearby sources (confirm before visiting). The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires alpine competence. Don't expect comfort; this is a working mountaineering shelter, not a serviced hut.
Book directly through SAC Valais section or check availability via the SAC website. There are no restrictions on busy periods since capacity is tiny—just turn up if conditions allow, but carrying a backup plan (bivy sack, emergency shelter) is sensible. Expect to be self-sufficient on water, fuel, and weather assessment.
This SAC-managed bivouac accommodates 12 people in a small, basic shelter. There's no caretaker and no meals service—bring all food and cooking fuel. The self-catering kitchen setup means you manage your own stove. Water is available from snowmelt or nearby sources (confirm before visiting). The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires alpine competence. Don't expect comfort; this is a working mountaineering shelter, not a serviced hut.
Book directly through SAC Valais section or check availability via the SAC website. There are no restrictions on busy periods since capacity is tiny—just turn up if conditions allow, but carrying a backup plan (bivy sack, emergency shelter) is sensible. Expect to be self-sufficient on water, fuel, and weather assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book directly with SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season; this small bivouac fills quickly due to its 12-bed capacity.
Open year-round, but reliably accessible June to September; winter access requires mountaineering experience and full winter gear.
Hike from Arolla village (1,998m) via Lac Bleu trail: 4–5 hours, 1,181m elevation gain, with exposed scrambling on the final approach.
It's a basic self-catering bivouac with no caretaker, no meals, and no running water—bring your own food, stove, and fuel.
No; you need solid scrambling ability, mountain fitness, and self-sufficiency; this is for experienced alpinists doing technical ascents of Mont-Collon or Tête Blanche.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://cas-chasseron.ch/