Bivouac de Neuvaz Dessus
1.0
1,760m
Vaud Alps, Switzerland
About
Bivouac de Neuvaz Dessus sits at 1,760m in the Vaud Alps, accessible via the Nant Blanc valley from Leysin. The approach takes 2–3 hours on foot. This is a simple mountain shelter, not a staffed hut. It serves as a base for ridge traverses and climbs in the Muveran massif and surrounding peaks.
The bivouac offers basic overnight shelter with sleeping platforms for roughly 10–12 people. There is no guardian, no meals service, and no water supply—bring everything you need. The shelter has a roof and walls but minimal amenities. There are no toilets or washing facilities. Winter access is possible but conditions can be severe. The hut opens year-round, though maintenance is limited outside summer months.
Treat this as a self-service refuge. Arrive early with full supplies including water, food, and a stove if you plan to cook. Check local conditions before winter visits. The hut is free to use but respect the space and leave it clean.
The bivouac offers basic overnight shelter with sleeping platforms for roughly 10–12 people. There is no guardian, no meals service, and no water supply—bring everything you need. The shelter has a roof and walls but minimal amenities. There are no toilets or washing facilities. Winter access is possible but conditions can be severe. The hut opens year-round, though maintenance is limited outside summer months.
Treat this as a self-service refuge. Arrive early with full supplies including water, food, and a stove if you plan to cook. Check local conditions before winter visits. The hut is free to use but respect the space and leave it clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivouac de Neuvaz Dessus is unstaffed and first-come, first-served—no booking needed, but arrive early if you want a platform spot.
Open year-round as a basic shelter, but most practical from June to October when approaches are snow-free.
Start from Leysin and hike up the Nant Blanc valley for 2–3 hours to reach the shelter at 1,760m.
It has a roof and sleeping platforms for 10–12 people, but no water supply, no meals, and no guardian—bring everything you need.
No—this is a basic bivouac for mountaineers doing ridge traverses and climbs in the Muveran massif; you need mountain experience and self-sufficiency.
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