Refuge du Grenairon
1.7
1,974m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Refuge du Grenairon sits at 1,974m in the Valais Alps, accessible from the village of Arolla via the Lac Bleu trail. The approach takes 3 to 4 hours of steady hiking through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. The hut serves as a base for day walks around the lake basin and access to higher peaks in the surrounding massif. Winter snow typically closes the route from November to May, though timing varies with conditions.
The refuge accommodates 35 guests in a mix of dormitory and smaller rooms. Meals are available on-site, with dinner and breakfast included in most booking arrangements. The hut has showers—a practical advantage after dusty valley approaches. Mobile signal can be unreliable at this elevation, and there is no WiFi. Staff speak French and can manage basic English. The hut operates mid-June through September, though shoulder-season visits are possible in good weather.
Book by email or phone at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead during July and August. The hut fills quickly on weekends and during the school holiday periods. Outside peak season, a week's notice usually suffices. Contact the refuge directly to confirm current pricing, dietary requirements, and the exact opening and closing dates for your planned visit. The refuge is not managed by the Swiss Alpine Club but functions as a private mountain accommodation with comparable standards.
The refuge accommodates 35 guests in a mix of dormitory and smaller rooms. Meals are available on-site, with dinner and breakfast included in most booking arrangements. The hut has showers—a practical advantage after dusty valley approaches. Mobile signal can be unreliable at this elevation, and there is no WiFi. Staff speak French and can manage basic English. The hut operates mid-June through September, though shoulder-season visits are possible in good weather.
Book by email or phone at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead during July and August. The hut fills quickly on weekends and during the school holiday periods. Outside peak season, a week's notice usually suffices. Contact the refuge directly to confirm current pricing, dietary requirements, and the exact opening and closing dates for your planned visit. The refuge is not managed by the Swiss Alpine Club but functions as a private mountain accommodation with comparable standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call directly—they respond promptly to both.
Open June to October, weather permitting; snow typically closes the approach from November to May.
Start from Arolla village and follow the Lac Bleu trail; the hike takes 3 to 4 hours of steady climbing through meadows and rocky terrain to 1,974m.
35 beds in dorms and smaller rooms, meals provided, and hot showers available—no WiFi.
Yes, if you're fit for a 3–4 hour uphill walk; the terrain is straightforward alpine hiking with no technical climbing required.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 35
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Showers
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 34 47 31
- Website
- https://grenairon.com/