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

Cabane Balavaux

2042 m · Switzerland · Pauline FERRY
Bookable online SAC 23 beds
Cabane Balavaux
Altitude
2042 m
Beds
23
Association
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 13 Oct 2026
Max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability – free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed
Next 14 nights
  • 13 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 14 Oct 202614 free
  • 15 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 16 Oct 202614 free
  • 17 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 18 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 19 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 20 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 21 Oct 202621 free
  • 22 Oct 202621 free
  • 23 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 24 Oct 20267 free
  • 25 Oct 2026closed
  • 26 Oct 2026closed
As of 13 Oct 2026 · free beds from the official reservation system. The calendar below loads live availability in your browser.

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Isérables
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Isérables
Arrive the day before and spend the night in the valley, so you 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 beds in 1 category (Massenlager). The hut is managed by Pauline FERRY. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Bed categories

CategoryBeds
Massenlager · ML23
Categories and beds according to the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut, so check 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, for multi-day treks
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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
Telescopic and foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Base layer, merino
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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 beds 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 beds in 1 category: Massenlager (23).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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