Refuge du Béboux

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.