Bivouac de Mittelaletsch

The place

Sleeping places: 13 Mattress places: 13 The bivouac hut was completely destroyed by an avalanche (6.2.2019). It is not yet known whether it will be rebuilt. No warden, no telephone, but emergency radio-telephone channel K History: Built in September 1977 and inaugurated on 4 June 1978, the bivouac offers a good, rustic starting point for climbing the Aletschhorn, following the route of the first ascent. Opening: Always open Advice: Avoid going up with too large a group on peak-season ski weekends. Equipment: * 13-place dormitory with 26 blankets * No stove and no dishes. Bring a lamp or candles. Emergency radio-telephone. Overnight rates * CAS members: CHF 10 * Non-members: CHF 15 * summer Via Bettmeralp (recommended route) Via Riederalp, Kühlboden, Eggishorn Via Jungfraujoch Crampons are often necessary to cross the Aletsch glacier. * winter Via Bettmeralp (recommended route) Via Riederalp, Kühlboden, Eggishorn Via Jungfraujoch CAS Les Diablerets, Lausanne Contacts Susy Wagnières +41 79 830 74 17 * still valid? * Raymond Fontannaz Rte de Savigny 11 CH 1091 Aran Tel. +41 21 799 16 47 Mobile +41 79 654 39 68 Official website: https://cas-diablerets.ch/cabanes/bivouac-de-mittelaletsch/