Von Zinal über Le Chiesso
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T3
Source ascent: 4 h 30 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
Cabane Arpitettaz CAS
About this hut: Hut below Weisshorn and Zinalrothorn; Tracuit transition is for experienced alpine walkers and includes chain-protected passages.
Notice: After 25 September 2026, weekends through late October may be staffed if weather permits. Unstaffed overnight capacity is 14 and booking remains mandatory; weekend dates are not guaranteed staffed intervals. Source read 2026-10-24.
Path access notices
Pas du Chasseur
Notice: T4 chain-equipped variant is not recommended for children without rope, dogs or people lacking climbing experience; not substituted for normal T2 approach. Source read 2026-10-24.
normal approach bridge replacement
Notice: Bridge below hut washed away in August 2023; replacement red-white T2 route leaves old line at 2540 m and reaches bridge at 2740 m on Col de Milon path. Source read 2026-10-24.
Lac d’Arpitettaz path
Notice: Summer sheep-protection dogs may be present. Read signs, keep pet dogs controlled and detour around guarded flocks; turn back if unsure. Source read 2026-10-24.
Approach choices
normal via Le Vichiesso, Le Chiesso and Lac d’Arpitettaz
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T2
Source ascent: 4 h
Zinal → Le Vichiesso → Navisence bridge below Petit Mountet → Le Chiesso → Lac d’Arpitettaz → Cabane Arpitettaz
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Von Zinal über den «Pas du Chasseur»
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4+
Source ascent: 4 h
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
More source-described approaches (1)
Von Zinal zur Cabane Arpitettaz
ski touring · WS+ · glacier assessment unknown
Source ascent: 4 h–5 h
Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.
Onward options
These are published route descriptions. Only a separately qualified mapped connection can be used for planning; proximity between huts does not establish a walking route.
down near Navisence bridge then south
hiking · Grade to confirm
Glacier assessment unknown. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
Col de Milon
hiking · T4
Glacier assessment unknown. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
Blanc de Moming
mountaineering · Grade to confirm
Glacier travel described. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
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.
Hut opening & reservation information ↗Dated notices, services & travel
Lighting: Diningroom/kitchen lights via entrance switch.
Notice: Cooking: Instructions provide wood stove for cooking and snow melting; gas stove out of service for safety.
Source read 2026-10-25· Arpitettaz — instructions outside staffed periods ↗Notice: T4 chain-equipped variant is not recommended for children without rope, dogs or people lacking climbing experience; not substituted for normal T2 approach.
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — summer approaches and rerouted bridge access ↗Published staffed period: 2026-03-14–2026-05-02 · ski touring · winter
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — 2026 operation and access notice ↗Published staffed period: 2026-06-21–2026-09-25 · hiking · summer
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — 2026 operation and access notice ↗Notice: Bridge below hut washed away in August 2023; replacement red-white T2 route leaves old line at 2540 m and reaches bridge at 2740 m on Col de Milon path.
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — summer approaches and rerouted bridge access ↗Payment: cash or card to custodian when staffed; cash box or payment slip when unstaffed
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — mandatory reservation ↗Notice: Summer sheep-protection dogs may be present. Read signs, keep pet dogs controlled and detour around guarded flocks; turn back if unsure.
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — 2026 operation and access notice ↗Lighting: electric lights in dining room and kitchen
Notice: Cooking: wood stove for cooking and snow melting; gas cooker out of service for safety
Source read 2026-10-24· Arpitettaz — instructions outside staffed periods ↗Notice: After 25 September 2026, weekends through late October may be staffed if weather permits. Unstaffed overnight capacity is 14 and booking remains mandatory; weekend dates are not guaranteed staffed intervals.
Source read 2026-10-24· Cabane Arpitettaz — 2026 operation and access notice ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Arpitettaz — instructions outside staffed periods ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Cabane Arpitettaz — mandatory reservation ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Cabane Arpitettaz — summer approaches and rerouted bridge access ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Cabane Arpitettaz — facilities and unstaffed access ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Cabane Arpitettaz — 2026 operation and access notice ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Cabane Arpitettaz CAS · SAC public profile ↗ · read 2026-10-24
Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.