Refuge

Rothornhütte

Valais · Suisse0 mGuardedVerified listing

The place

SAC hut rebuilt in 2023/24, perched at 3,180 m above Zermatt, co-owned by the Oberaargau and Lägern sections. Fifty-four beds spread across rooms of eight. Staffed from mid-July to mid-September, it serves as a starting point for high-mountain routes to the Wellenkuppe, Obergabelhorn, and Zinalrothorn. Panoramic views of the Matterhorn and the peaks of the Valais range.

Staffed beds
54
Off-season beds
12
Opening
Mi-juillet à mi-septembre

Getting there

Access from Zermatt via the Trift, about 5 h of walking.

A bit of history

A historic hut fully rebuilt in 2023-2024 by the SAC Oberaargau and Lägern sections.

What you'll find

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