Refuge de Chalin
1.5About
Refuge de Chalin sits at 2,595m in the Valais Alps, accessed from the Val d'Anniviers on the southern flank of the Tuftern massif. Approach the hut via Grimentz or Zinal depending on your route—most routes take 2.5 to 3.5 hours. The hut works well as a base for traverses across this quieter corner of the Valais or as a waypoint on longer ridge walks.
The SAC-run refuge has 8 beds across mixed dormitories. You'll find a self-catering kitchen where you prepare your own meals—bring food from the valley. The hut operates year-round but is quieter in winter and spring. Basic water and toilet facilities are available; there's no shower. Summer brings the most reliable weather and foot traffic, though this small hut rarely feels crowded.
Book by phone well ahead for July and August—8 beds fill quickly in peak season. For other months, a week or two is usually enough notice. Contact the SAC directly for current phone numbers and opening status. This is a genuine mountain shelter for self-sufficient hikers, not a commercial hospitality hut.
The SAC-run refuge has 8 beds across mixed dormitories. You'll find a self-catering kitchen where you prepare your own meals—bring food from the valley. The hut operates year-round but is quieter in winter and spring. Basic water and toilet facilities are available; there's no shower. Summer brings the most reliable weather and foot traffic, though this small hut rarely feels crowded.
Book by phone well ahead for July and August—8 beds fill quickly in peak season. For other months, a week or two is usually enough notice. Contact the SAC directly for current phone numbers and opening status. This is a genuine mountain shelter for self-sufficient hikers, not a commercial hospitality hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as far in advance as possible—call the hut directly, as capacity is only 8 beds and availability is tight, especially in summer.
The hut operates seasonally; contact them by phone for exact opening and closing dates, as staffing varies by year.
Approach from Grimentz or Zinal in Val d'Anniviers; most routes take 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on your starting point.
The hut has a self-catering kitchen—you cook your own meals, so bring food supplies from the valley.
It works best for hiking-focused groups comfortable with self-catering and a 2.5–3.5 hour approach; the small size and kitchen setup suit experienced hikers over casual visitors.
Location
46.1792, 6.9472
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC - CAS
- Total
- 8
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 24 466 31 24
- Website
- https://www.cas-chaussy.ch/
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