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A picturesque mountain hut, perched on a bucolic alpine plateau that serves as a point of passage for the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches trails.
Visitor NotificationFrom approximately 31st August to 20th November 2026, the access road to Grand-Paradis will be closed to all traffic due to turbining works. During this period, hikers wishing to reach Bonavau are invited to choose one of the following two parking options:
at the Champéry cable car car park, then continue on foot to the Grand-Paradis area via the Chemin des Poussettes
at the Grand-Paradis chairlift car park, accessible via the Route des Rives from Monthey/Choëx, Troistorrents or Val-d'Illiez (vehicles over 18 tonnes must use the Route des Rives from Monthey/Choëx)
The refuge is located above the village of Champéry at the end of the Illiez Valley, facing the Ruan Glacier and nestled between the Tour des Dents du Midi (Switzerland) and the Tour des Dents Blanches (France and Switzerland).
There is no access by car, no showers and no electricity. Access to the hut requires a walk of about 1h15 from Grand Paradis, and 1h30 from Champéry Village or the Barme Valley.
Specialties
• Cheese fondue
• Three-cheese croûte
• Valais platter
• Alpine cheese platter
• Omelet
• Soup
• Fruit tart
Accommodations
The refuge has three dormitories, sleeping 5, 6, and 8 people.
Opening hours
Detailed schedules are available directly at www.bonavau.ch.
Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Prestations
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Toilets
- Pets welcome
- Accommodation
Cheeses
Prices
No payment by credit card (lack of network).
Payment methods
- Cash
- Currency
- Twint