Refuge de Chésery
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Refuge de Chésery sits at 1981m in the Valais Alps, above the village of Châtelard in the Trient Valley. Most hikers approach from Châtelard (20 minutes by train from Le Châble or Martigny) and walk up in 2 hours via the Bisse du Trient trail, a historic water channel that cuts hiking time significantly. Alternative access comes from the Col de la Forclaz (45 minutes) or from Salvan (2.5 hours). The hut sits on the main hiking corridor between the Chamonix valley and Valais, making it a natural overnight stop.
The refuge is run by the Geneva Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS) and offers 60 beds in shared dorms. Meals include a three-course dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches. The kitchen serves meat and vegetarian options; book dietary requirements when you reserve. Water comes from a mountain spring. The hut operates year-round, though staff numbers drop in winter—email ahead if visiting November to March. Showers are available (small fee), and the hut has solar power and no mobile signal.
Book 2-3 months ahead for summer weekends and all of July-August. Contact the refuge directly by phone (+41 27 776 15 29) or email (contact details via CAS Geneva website) to reserve. Weekend slots fill quickly in June and September. The hut is closed for annual maintenance in May; confirm dates before planning. Payment is cash or Swiss bank transfer—bring CHF.
The refuge is run by the Geneva Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS) and offers 60 beds in shared dorms. Meals include a three-course dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches. The kitchen serves meat and vegetarian options; book dietary requirements when you reserve. Water comes from a mountain spring. The hut operates year-round, though staff numbers drop in winter—email ahead if visiting November to March. Showers are available (small fee), and the hut has solar power and no mobile signal.
Book 2-3 months ahead for summer weekends and all of July-August. Contact the refuge directly by phone (+41 27 776 15 29) or email (contact details via CAS Geneva website) to reserve. Weekend slots fill quickly in June and September. The hut is closed for annual maintenance in May; confirm dates before planning. Payment is cash or Swiss bank transfer—bring CHF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; contact by email or phone directly with the hut.
The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services vary; confirm current opening dates before your visit.
Take the train from Le Châble or Martigny to Châtelard (20 minutes), then hike 2 hours via the Bisse du Trient trail, or approach from Col de la Forclaz (45 minutes) or Salvan (2.5 hours).
The hut offers half-board (dinner and breakfast) and dorm beds; email or call ahead to confirm meal times and bed availability.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Châtelard is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for reasonably fit hikers new to Alpine huts.
Location
46.1965, 6.8129
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 725 68 20
- Website
- https://www.lacvert.ch
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