Von Grandvillard
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T1
Source ascent: 1 h–3 h
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
Cabane de Bounavaux
About this hut: A hut in the Vanil Noir nature reserve below the western side of the summit, described by the operator as a family walking destination. Pro Natura owns the building and SAC La Gruyère operates it; dogs are not allowed in the reserve.
Approach choices
Les Baudes parking to hut
hiking · unspecified
Source reference time: 50 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Grandvillard public transport then walk
hiking · unspecified
Source reference time: 2 h 30 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
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.
Hut opening & reservation information ↗Dated notices, services & travel
Bedding: Bring a light sleeping liner to protect the duvets and pillows
Notice: Bring own food; guest kitchen available. Soup and drinks are offered, with no à la carte meals. Picnics with drinks bought at the hut. Weak mobile reception, no Wi-Fi; take own waste down. Dogs are not permitted in the nature reserve.
Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane de Bounavaux complete home ↗Booking method: Linked SAC online booking
Payment: Cash or cards; TWINT is explicitly not accepted
Source read 2026-10-25· Cabane de Bounavaux complete home ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Cabane de Bounavaux complete home ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Cabane de Bounavaux complete sac ↗ · read 2026-10-25
Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.