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Chalet des Portes

About this hut: An alpage near Bulle, used for cattle in summer and as a small staffed winter hut. Upper Les Portes d’en Haut is distinct from the lower chalet/parking area. The terrace panorama is place context, not a scenic endorsement of surrounding paths.

Notice: In summer the chalet is used by a cattle herd; the operator describes guest hut operation in winter, from late October to late April. Source read 2026-10-25.

Notice: Usual staffed weekends run Saturday 10:00–Sunday 16:00 from late October to late April. Wednesdays 10:00–16:00 are listed for January–April. Source read 2026-10-25.

Notice: The linked operator calendar records season preparation 24 October 2026, a meal event 25 October, and a staffed weekend 31 October–1 November. Source read 2026-10-25.

Approach choices

Bulle, Moulin de la Trême transit stop to upper Cabane des Portes

hiking · unspecified

Source reference time: 1 h 30 min

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

Les Portes d’en Bas parking area to upper Cabane des Portes

hiking · unspecified

Source reference time: 15 min

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

Semsales to Cabane des Portes by snowshoes

snowshoeing · winter

Source reference time: 3 h 30 min

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

More source-described approaches (1)

Les Colombettes to Cabane des Portes by snowshoes

snowshoeing · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown

Source reference time: 1 h 30 min

Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.

Opening & staying

Confirm your dates and reservation with the hut. Published opening periods and usual month patterns do not show available beds or current path conditions.

Dated notices, services & travel

Booking method: Overnight reservation by operator email or current telephone +41 77 454 24 12; no online booking form implied.

Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane des Portes complete home ↗

Notice: In summer the chalet is used by a cattle herd; the operator describes guest hut operation in winter, from late October to late April.

Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane des Portes complete home ↗

Notice: Usual staffed weekends run Saturday 10:00–Sunday 16:00 from late October to late April. Wednesdays 10:00–16:00 are listed for January–April.

Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane des Portes complete home ↗

Notice: The linked operator calendar records season preparation 24 October 2026, a meal event 25 October, and a staffed weekend 31 October–1 November.

Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane des Portes complete calendar ↗

Notice: Sleeping: Reservation-only dormitory places with Nordic duvets. A fabric sleeping liner is strongly recommended.

Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane des Portes complete home ↗
Sources & what has been checked

Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.

Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.