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About
Cabane CAS du Mont D'Or sits at 1377m on the Mont d'Or massif in the Jura Mountains, roughly 90 minutes' drive southwest of Geneva. The hut serves as a base for day hikes across the Jura's rolling terrain and connects several regional trails. Access from the nearest parking area takes 1.5 to 2 hours on foot depending on your route; the hut is staffed seasonally, so confirm opening dates before you go.
The hut has 25 beds split across simple dormitory rooms. There's no self-catering kitchen—meals are provided by the warden during the season. Drinking water is available. The SAC manages the hut, so expect standard Alpine Club standards: basic but clean, with heating and communal dining. The hut opens year-round but staffing varies; it's staffed reliably from May through October and sporadically outside those months.
Book direct with the SAC. Contact by phone or email—phone is faster for availability checks, especially during busy periods. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, 1-2 weeks usually suffices. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and during school holidays in July.
The hut has 25 beds split across simple dormitory rooms. There's no self-catering kitchen—meals are provided by the warden during the season. Drinking water is available. The SAC manages the hut, so expect standard Alpine Club standards: basic but clean, with heating and communal dining. The hut opens year-round but staffing varies; it's staffed reliably from May through October and sporadically outside those months.
Book direct with the SAC. Contact by phone or email—phone is faster for availability checks, especially during busy periods. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, 1-2 weeks usually suffices. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and during school holidays in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone as soon as you have your dates; with only 25 beds, popular weekends fill quickly during summer.
The hut is staffed seasonally; confirm opening dates directly with the hut before planning your trip.
The hut sits at 1377m on Mont d'Or in the Jura, roughly 90 minutes' drive southwest of Geneva, with a 1.5–2 hour walk from the nearest parking area.
The hut provides meals (kitchen is not self-catering) and drinking water; beds are in simple dormitory rooms.
Yes—the approach hike is moderate (1.5–2 hours) and the hut serves as a base for day hikes across rolling Jura terrain, making it good for less experienced hikers.
Location
46.7228, 6.3605
HutLists Score
2.9
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC Club Alpin Suisse
- Total
- 25
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 78 600 58 85
- Website
- https://www.cas-vallorbe.ch/cabane/
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