Cabane Balavaux (2042 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Cabane Balavaux

2042 m · Switzerland · Pauline FERRY
Online bookable SAC 23 beds
Cabane Balavaux
Altitude
2042 m
Sleeping places
23
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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Isérables
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Isérables
Arrive the day before and stay in the valley — start the climb rested.
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Hut team & contact
Pauline FERRY
+41 78 255 88 07 www.cabanebalavaux.com ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Cabane Balavaux is a mountain hut at 2042 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 23 sleeping places in 1 categories (Massenlager). The hut is managed by Pauline FERRY. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML23
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)
Herzlich Willkommen in der Cabane Balavaux. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch! Pauline und Team

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 Cabane Balavaux

Can you stay overnight at Cabane Balavaux?+

Yes. Cabane Balavaux offers 23 sleeping places and is managed by Pauline FERRY. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Cabane Balavaux?+

Cabane Balavaux 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 Cabane Balavaux?+

At 2042 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

23 sleeping places in 1 categories: Massenlager (23).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.