Refuge D'Ubine
1.7
1,490m
Vaud Alps, Switzerland
About
Refuge d'Ubine sits at 1490m in the Vaud Alps, accessible from Les Diablerets via the Lac Retaud trail. The approach takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked path that gains 500m steadily. You can also reach it from Aigle via the Ormonts Valley in 3–4 hours. The refuge works as a natural base for day hikes across the region, with routes to Pic Chaussy and the ridges above Lac Retaud within easy reach.
The refuge has 43 beds spread across dormitories and 5 private rooms. Showers are available. Meals are provided, and you can bring your own food if preferred. The building operates year-round, though staffing can be reduced in winter—check conditions before planning a winter visit. Mobile signal is weak here, and there's no WiFi, so expect genuine disconnection.
Book by email or phone directly with the refuge. July and August book 8–10 weeks ahead. June and September fill 4–6 weeks in advance. Winter weekends require confirmation that the hut will be staffed. The refuge sits on a popular hiking circuit, so midweek visits outside peak summer are easier to arrange.
The refuge has 43 beds spread across dormitories and 5 private rooms. Showers are available. Meals are provided, and you can bring your own food if preferred. The building operates year-round, though staffing can be reduced in winter—check conditions before planning a winter visit. Mobile signal is weak here, and there's no WiFi, so expect genuine disconnection.
Book by email or phone directly with the refuge. July and August book 8–10 weeks ahead. June and September fill 4–6 weeks in advance. Winter weekends require confirmation that the hut will be staffed. The refuge sits on a popular hiking circuit, so midweek visits outside peak summer are easier to arrange.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the refuge directly by email or phone—there's no online booking system, so reach out as early as possible for July and August.
Refuge d'Ubine operates year-round, though staffing levels vary seasonally; confirm current status before visiting off-season.
From Les Diablerets, take the Lac Retaud trail (2.5 hours, 500m gain) or approach from Aigle via the Ormonts Valley (3–4 hours); both are well-marked.
43 beds in dorms and 5 private rooms, plus showers; meals are served but confirm menu options when you book.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Les Diablerets is steady but not steep, and private rooms are available for families who prefer not to share dormitories.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 43
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
- 5
Facilities
Showers
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 73 12 98
- Website
- https://www.amis-nature.org/spip.php?article248