Refuge du Lac
2.7About
Refuge du Lac sits at 1462m in the Valais region, accessible via hiking trails from the valley floor. The approach takes roughly 3–4 hours depending on your starting point and fitness. The hut works as a base for day walks around the surrounding peaks and lakes, or as a waypoint on longer Valais traverses. Summer is the main season, when the trails are snow-free and reliable.
The refuge has 36 beds across mixed dormitory rooms. Meals are available—expect simple, hearty food suited to hikers. The hut has a small bar and basic facilities including toilets and washbasins. Cooking facilities for guests are typically limited, so plan to eat what the hut serves. The operating season runs from June through September, though exact dates shift with snow melt and weather.
Book directly by phone or email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly—aim for 6–8 weeks' notice in peak season. May and September are quieter. Confirm meal availability when you book, as this depends on staffing levels. The hut can arrange supplies to be carried up if you need specific items, though this costs extra and requires advance notice.
The refuge has 36 beds across mixed dormitory rooms. Meals are available—expect simple, hearty food suited to hikers. The hut has a small bar and basic facilities including toilets and washbasins. Cooking facilities for guests are typically limited, so plan to eat what the hut serves. The operating season runs from June through September, though exact dates shift with snow melt and weather.
Book directly by phone or email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly—aim for 6–8 weeks' notice in peak season. May and September are quieter. Confirm meal availability when you book, as this depends on staffing levels. The hut can arrange supplies to be carried up if you need specific items, though this costs extra and requires advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call directly to reserve.
Refuge du Lac is staffed during summer; June to September is the reliable season.
Hike up from the valley floor in 3–4 hours depending on your starting point and fitness.
Simple, hearty meals are served; 36 beds in mixed dormitory rooms with basic Alpine hut amenities.
Yes—the 3–4 hour approach is moderate, and the hut works well as a base for day walks or as a waypoint on longer valley traverses.
Location
46.2798, 7.2145
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Quick Facts
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- 36
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 346 14 28
- Website
- https://www.refugederborence.ch/
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