Refuge du Béboux
1.9
Vaud Alps, Switzerland
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About
Refuge du Béboux sits at 2,433m in the Valais Alps, on the border between Switzerland and France. Reach it from Le Châble in 4.5 hours via the Grand Désert plateau, or from Verbier in 5 hours crossing the Col de Louvie. Both routes are well-marked and gain roughly 1,200m. The hut stands on exposed terrain—weather changes fast here, so bring layers even in summer.
The refuge holds 20 beds across shared dorms. Meals are available by arrangement; the kitchen can prepare dinners and packed lunches if you order ahead. Flush toilets are provided, but you'll need to collect drinking water from snowmelt or carry it up—confirm water availability by phone before arrival, as this varies seasonally. The hut operates year-round but staffing levels vary. It's a working base for mountaineering in the region, with access to peaks like Mont Vélan and routes across the high plateau.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are firm. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. Shoulder seasons (June and September) are quieter but bring unpredictable weather. Phone ahead to check current water sources and confirm meal availability—this is a simple refuge, not a full-service hut.
The refuge holds 20 beds across shared dorms. Meals are available by arrangement; the kitchen can prepare dinners and packed lunches if you order ahead. Flush toilets are provided, but you'll need to collect drinking water from snowmelt or carry it up—confirm water availability by phone before arrival, as this varies seasonally. The hut operates year-round but staffing levels vary. It's a working base for mountaineering in the region, with access to peaks like Mont Vélan and routes across the high plateau.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are firm. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. Shoulder seasons (June and September) are quieter but bring unpredictable weather. Phone ahead to check current water sources and confirm meal availability—this is a simple refuge, not a full-service hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; email or call ahead as the hut has only 20 beds and fills quickly.
The hut is typically staffed June to September, but confirm dates when you book as seasonal staffing varies.
From Le Châble (4.5 hours) via Grand Désert plateau or from Verbier (5 hours) via Col de Louvie; both routes gain roughly 1,200m and are well-marked.
Dinners and packed lunches are available by arrangement; the hut has flush toilets but no running drinking water, so bring a water filter or purification tablets.
No—the 4.5–5 hour approach gains 1,200m on exposed terrain with fast-changing weather, making it best for experienced hikers and mountaineers.
Location
46.7009, 6.3723
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 20
Facilities
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 21 843 91 35
- Website
- https://www.vallorbe.ch/fr/viepratique/servicescommunaux/?amt_id=14283
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