Abri du Grand Remblai
1.4
Vaud Alps, Switzerland
About
Abri du Grand Remblai sits at 2,515m in the Valais Alps, on the traverse between Verbier and the Mont-Fort area. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Verbier by hiking southeast past Lac de Louvie. The approach is well-marked and gains 900m steadily through alpine meadows and scree. Most parties use it as a waypoint on the classic Chamonix-Zermatt haute route or on day hikes exploring the ridges above Verbier. Winter access requires ski touring skills and avalanche assessment.
The refuge is a small alpine hut offering 20 beds in basic dormitory accommodation. The guardian runs a simple kitchen with dinner and breakfast available; bring your own lunch or ask the guardian to prepare packed meals. Water comes from snowmelt and mountain springs. The hut has a wood stove for heating and basic toilet facilities outside. Open from June through September, weather-dependent. Verify opening dates before your visit as spring snow conditions can delay the opening.
Book directly with the guardian by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for summer weekends. July and August fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead if visiting then. The hut rarely turns people away mid-week. Payment is cash only. Approach this hut as a working shelter rather than a comfortable base camp—it rewards self-sufficient, practical mountaineers.
The refuge is a small alpine hut offering 20 beds in basic dormitory accommodation. The guardian runs a simple kitchen with dinner and breakfast available; bring your own lunch or ask the guardian to prepare packed meals. Water comes from snowmelt and mountain springs. The hut has a wood stove for heating and basic toilet facilities outside. Open from June through September, weather-dependent. Verify opening dates before your visit as spring snow conditions can delay the opening.
Book directly with the guardian by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for summer weekends. July and August fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead if visiting then. The hut rarely turns people away mid-week. Payment is cash only. Approach this hut as a working shelter rather than a comfortable base camp—it rewards self-sufficient, practical mountaineers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier slots fill quickly for the Chamonix-Zermatt haute route.
Open mid-June to late September for summer hiking and mountaineering; winter access (December–April) requires ski touring and is self-managed.
Start from Verbier and hike southeast 2.5 hours (900m gain) past Lac de Louvie on a well-marked trail through alpine meadows and scree to reach 2,515m.
As a small alpine abri, expect basic mountain shelter with bunk beds and meals; bring a sleeping bag and check capacity ahead since spots fill fast on haute route days.
Not for beginners—the 900m climb and high altitude demand solid fitness; it's designed for experienced hikers and mountaineers on multi-day traverses.
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