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Cabane du Vélan

Valais · Suisse0 mGuardedVerified listing

The place

Staffed CAS hut located at 2642 m altitude in the municipality of Vex (Valais, Switzerland). 62 sleeping places in staffed season + 6 places in winter room. Wardens: Sylvie Balmer and Yvan Moix. Winter/spring season: 14 March - 9 May. Summer season: 27 June - 27 September. Works between the winter season and 27 June 2026 (no accommodation). Classic base for the ascent of the Grand Combin de Vélan.

Staffed beds
62
Off-season beds
6
Opening
Hiver/printemps : 14 mars-9 mai ; été : 27 juin-27 septembre

Getting there

Contact: +41 27 207 14 53, mobile +41 76 548 09 67. Renovation works close accommodation between the end of the winter season and 27 June 2026.

The setting

Grand Combin massif, Val d'Hérens, Valais, Vélan glaciers.

What you'll find

eau couranteWC

On site

🥾 Alpinisme🎿 Ski-alpinisme🚶 Randonnée Pédestre