Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées (2983 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées

2983 m · Switzerland · Gilbert Maillard - intendant
Online bookable SAC 18 beds
Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées
Altitude
2983 m
Sleeping places
18
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Orsières
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Orsières
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Hut team & contact
Gilbert Maillard - intendant
+41 27 321 11 16 www.cas-dent-de-lys.ch/?page_id=20 ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées is a mountain hut at 2983 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 18 sleeping places in 1 categories (Massenlager). The hut is managed by Gilbert Maillard - intendant. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML18
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Online-Reservierungen können bis spätestens 12:00 Uhr am Tag vor Ihrer Ankunft vorgenommen werden. Nach diesem Zeitraum wenden Sie sich bitte direkt telefonisch an den Manager. Die Frist für die Stornierung einer Reservierung ist vertraglich auf 48 Stunden vor Vertragsbeginn festgelegt, also 18h00, 48 Stunden vor dem Datum der ersten reservierten Nacht. Bei verspäteter Stornierung sind Übernachtungen fällig - siehe AGB. Decken, Bettdecken, Kissen verfügbar. Hüttenschlafsack obligatorisch

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées

Can you stay overnight at Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées?+

Yes. Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées offers 18 sleeping places and is managed by Gilbert Maillard - intendant. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées?+

Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées?+

At 2983 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

18 sleeping places in 1 categories: Massenlager (18).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.