Refuge des Petoudes
1.2About
Refuge des Petoudes sits at 2,169m in the Valais, tucked into the high valleys south of Diablerets. The hut is reached via the Lac de Derborence approach, typically a 4-hour walk from the Derboreence car park. The terrain is steep and often wet—approach from the north via the Diablerets massif takes 5–6 hours and is the more common summer route. This is a remote location, not a quick pop-in destination.
The refuge operates as a small, intimate base for mountaineers and serious hikers working the peaks around Mont-Chaussy and Pic Chamossaire. With only 9 beds, the hut accepts a limited clientele. The CAS/SAC manages it simply: basic dormitory accommodation, hot meals on request (book ahead), and water from the stream. There's no electricity or mobile signal. The hut is typically staffed from June through September, though exact opening dates depend on snow conditions and access feasibility.
Book directly with CAS Diablerets well ahead—June and July fill fast. Contact through the SAC website or email the section directly. The isolation and small capacity mean availability is tight during good weather windows. Winter access is winter-mountaineering only. Come self-sufficient in mind and kit.
The refuge operates as a small, intimate base for mountaineers and serious hikers working the peaks around Mont-Chaussy and Pic Chamossaire. With only 9 beds, the hut accepts a limited clientele. The CAS/SAC manages it simply: basic dormitory accommodation, hot meals on request (book ahead), and water from the stream. There's no electricity or mobile signal. The hut is typically staffed from June through September, though exact opening dates depend on snow conditions and access feasibility.
Book directly with CAS Diablerets well ahead—June and July fill fast. Contact through the SAC website or email the section directly. The isolation and small capacity mean availability is tight during good weather windows. Winter access is winter-mountaineering only. Come self-sufficient in mind and kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August; the hut has only 9 beds and fills quickly.
The hut operates June to September, staffed during the summer season only.
Approach from the north via Diablerets takes 5–6 hours; the Lac de Derborence route from the south is 4 hours but steeper and often wet.
The hut provides simple meals and bunk beds; there is no shower—this is a backcountry refuge, not a hotel.
No—the approach is steep and exposed, and the remote location demands solid Alpine fitness and experience.
Location
46.0201, 7.0112
HutLists Score
1.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC CAS Diablerets
- Total
- 9
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://cas-diablerets.ch/cabanes/refuge-des-petoudes/
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