Refuge du lac de Derborence (1480 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Refuge du lac de Derborence

1480 m · Switzerland · Jean-Michel Cajeux
Online bookable SAC 38 beds
Refuge du lac de Derborence
Altitude
1480 m
Sleeping places
38
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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Hut team & contact
Jean-Michel Cajeux
+ 41794494687 www.refugederborence.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Refuge du lac de Derborence is a mountain hut at 1480 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 38 sleeping places in 2 categories (Massenlager, Spezialzimmer). The hut is managed by Jean-Michel Cajeux. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies on 1 multi-day tour in our planner: Tour des Muverans.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML34
Spezialzimmer · SZ4
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 18 Uhr am Tag vor Ihrer Ankunft vorgenommen werden. Nach Ablauf dieser Frist wenden Sie sich bitte direkt telefonisch an das Refugium. Vielen Dank für Ihr Interesse an einem Besuch des Refuge du lac de Derborence und wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald zu treffen.

Tours via the Refuge du lac de Derborence

Multi-day tours where this hut is a fixed stage.

Tour des Muverans
Stage 2 hard
Tour des Muverans
5 days 60 km 5500 hm
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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 Refuge du lac de Derborence

Can you stay overnight at Refuge du lac de Derborence?+

Yes. Refuge du lac de Derborence offers 38 sleeping places and is managed by Jean-Michel Cajeux. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Refuge du lac de Derborence?+

Refuge du lac de Derborence 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 Refuge du lac de Derborence?+

At 1480 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

38 sleeping places in 2 categories: Massenlager (34), Spezialzimmer (4).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.