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Arbenbiwak

Valais · Suisse0 mUnguardedVerified listing

The place

Unstaffed alpine bivouac at 3,225 m at the foot of the Ober Gabelhorn in the Valais Alps, managed by the SAC Zermatt section. Fifteen places and a fully equipped kitchen, a base for experienced mountaineers with appropriate equipment. Gift from the Royal Dutch Alpine Association to the SAC Zermatt section in 1977, for the KNAV's 75th anniversary.

Off-season beds
15

Getting there

Access from Zermatt via Zmutt, Kalbermatten, the Arben waterfall, the Arbengandegga and the Arben glacier, 5 to 6 hours' walk in high mountains.

The setting

Foot of the Ober Gabelhorn, Valais Alps, Zermatt area.

A bit of history

Gift from the Royal Dutch Alpine Association (KNAV) to the SAC Zermatt section in 1977, for the KNAV's 75th anniversary.