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Refuge de Bonavau

Refuge in Champéry

  • The Refuge de Bonaveau is a picturesque mountain refuge, perched on a bucolic alpine plateau between Grand Paradis and the Susanfe Valley.

  • A cosy mountain hideaway, Brigitte's refuge is the first stop en route to some of our most spectacular local sites, from the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountain ranges to the formidable Pas d'Encel passage and the airy Belle Etoile suspension bridge.

    Hardly a 'hut', Bonaveau is a lovely alpine chalet that appears like a mirage when you round the bend in the trail. The panorama is striking, with the chalet and its garden full of flowers standing out before the icy bulk of the Ruan...
    A cosy mountain hideaway, Brigitte's refuge is the first stop en route to some of our most spectacular local sites, from the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountain ranges to the formidable Pas d'Encel passage and the airy Belle Etoile suspension bridge.

    Hardly a 'hut', Bonaveau is a lovely alpine chalet that appears like a mirage when you round the bend in the trail. The panorama is striking, with the chalet and its garden full of flowers standing out before the icy bulk of the Ruan Glacier in the background.

    Visitors seeking the restful simplicity of yesteryear are welcome to stay the night; three snug dormitories equipped with fluffy duvets offer 5, 6 and 7 places. If you're in need of a bite to eat, Bonaveau's kitchen serves traditional Valaisan specialties, cheese dishes, hearty omelettes, homemade soup and delectable fruit pies.
  • Tips
    MultiPass host
  • Environment
    • Mountain location
    • High mountain
  • Capacity
    • Accommodation :  18 Person(s)
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • French
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Restaurant
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Breakfast
    • Half-board
Rates
Payment methods
  • Cash
  • Rates
    Prices on our website

    Tourist tax:
    CHF 2.00 / adult (from 18 years old)
    CHF 1.00 / child (6 to 17 years old)
    Multi Pass offered in summer (60 free activities in the Portes du Soleil)

    No payment by credit card (lack of network).
Openings
  • From April 18, 2025
    until April 21, 2025
  • From May 1, 2025
    until September 30, 2025
  • Monday
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday
    8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday
    8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • The tours are not yet open or accessible, as snow is still present at higher elevations.
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • Subject to change. Detailed hours directly on the website.