Refuge de Bonavau

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.

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

From 14/05 to 04/10/2026 daily between 8 am and 10 pm.
Detailed schedules are available directly at www.bonavau.ch.

Accessibility

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Prestations

Equipments

• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Toilets

Services

• Pets welcome
• Accommodation

Cheeses

Prices

Cash: Only CHF and Euros accepted.
No payment by credit card (lack of network).

Payment methods

• Cash
• Currency
• Twint

Location

BonavauCH - 1874Champéry

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