Pra Cornet
1.3
1,646m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Pra Cornet sits at 1646m in the Valais, accessed from the village of Grimentz in the Val d'Anniviers. The hut lies on a classic multi-day route linking the valleys of the Valais. From Grimentz, follow the trail southeast toward Zinal, then branch off to reach Pra Cornet in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. The approach is well-marked and gains around 500m elevation through alpine pasture and forest.
The hut offers comfortable accommodation with beds for roughly 50 people across several rooms. Meals are served daily including hearty evening dinners and packed lunches for onward travel. Basic facilities include running water and toilet provision typical of mid-altitude huts in the region. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services vary seasonally. Winter access requires mountain experience and appropriate avalanche awareness.
Book direct with the hut operator well ahead for summer weekends and the peak months of July and August. July and August demand advance booking of 4 to 6 weeks. Off-season visits (May-June and September-October) require less planning but confirm availability before traveling. The hut has good phone reception and accepts online booking where available. Come prepared with cash in Swiss francs, though card payment is increasingly offered. Bring a hut sheet (sleeping bag liner) or rent one on arrival to reduce laundry costs for the hut operators.
The hut offers comfortable accommodation with beds for roughly 50 people across several rooms. Meals are served daily including hearty evening dinners and packed lunches for onward travel. Basic facilities include running water and toilet provision typical of mid-altitude huts in the region. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services vary seasonally. Winter access requires mountain experience and appropriate avalanche awareness.
Book direct with the hut operator well ahead for summer weekends and the peak months of July and August. July and August demand advance booking of 4 to 6 weeks. Off-season visits (May-June and September-October) require less planning but confirm availability before traveling. The hut has good phone reception and accepts online booking where available. Come prepared with cash in Swiss francs, though card payment is increasingly offered. Bring a hut sheet (sleeping bag liner) or rent one on arrival to reduce laundry costs for the hut operators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice but confirm availability directly with the hut.
Pra Cornet is typically open from June to September, staffed during peak season.
Start from Grimentz village in Val d'Anniviers, follow the marked trail southeast toward Zinal, then branch off to Pra Cornet—the hike takes 2.5 to 3 hours and gains roughly 500m through pasture and forest.
The hut serves breakfast and dinner; beds are in shared rooms with capacity for around 50 people—bring a sleeping sheet or rent one, and expect basic alpine hut amenities.
Yes—the approach from Grimentz is well-marked, moderate in gradient, and takes only 3 hours, making it ideal for hikers new to multi-day routes or families with mountain experience.
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