Vom Col de la Forclaz oder Trient
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T3
Source ascent: 2 h 45 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
Refuge des Petoudes
About this hut: A small self-catering refuge in the Trient massif, managed by the SAC Diablerets section among the Trient alpages. The operator describes a quiet location with sunrise views toward the Trient glacier; those are hut context, not a scenic endorsement of the access trail.
Notice: The published 2026 opening period is 15 June–9 October. Outside the opening period there is no emergency room. The general pattern is mid-June to mid-October. Source read 2026-10-25.
Path access notices
Notice: This is a demanding T3 mountain approach outside the official hiking-path network, marked mainly by cairns and intended for experienced, well-equipped mountain walkers. Access is summer-only. Source read 2026-10-25.
Notice: The operator instructs walkers to use the provided rope handrails, check footbridge stability, and turn back if in doubt. Do not ford the torrent when a footbridge is missing. Source read 2026-10-25.
Approach-specific path notices
Col de la Forclaz–bisse–P1765 fork–Petoudes
Notice: The published 2026 opening period is 15 June–9 October. Outside the opening period there is no emergency room. The general pattern is mid-June to mid-October. Source read 2026-10-25.
Col de la Forclaz–bisse–P1765 fork–Petoudes
Notice: This is a demanding T3 mountain approach outside the official hiking-path network, marked mainly by cairns and intended for experienced, well-equipped mountain walkers. Access is summer-only. Source read 2026-10-25.
Col de la Forclaz–bisse–P1765 fork–Petoudes
Notice: The operator instructs walkers to use the provided rope handrails, check footbridge stability, and turn back if in doubt. Do not ford the torrent when a footbridge is missing. Source read 2026-10-25.
Approach choices
Col de la Forclaz via the bisse–Buvette du Glacier–Dzornevettaz footbridge–Petoudes
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T3
Source reference time: 2 h 45 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Trient via Le Peuty–Buvette du Glacier–Dzornevettaz footbridge–Petoudes
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T3
Source reference time: 3 h
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
Notice: This is a demanding T3 mountain approach outside the official hiking-path network, marked mainly by cairns and intended for experienced, well-equipped mountain walkers. Access is summer-only.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Notice: The operator instructs walkers to use the provided rope handrails, check footbridge stability, and turn back if in doubt. Do not ford the torrent when a footbridge is missing.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Notice: The published 2026 opening period is 15 June–9 October. Outside the opening period there is no emergency room. The general pattern is mid-June to mid-October.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Notice: Sleeping: Nine bunks with duvets; bring a sleeping liner. Two spare mattresses are stated as reserve.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Booking method: Use the operator-linked hut-reservation system and contact the attendants for questions. Current operator phones are +41 77 446 35 85 and +41 79 672 14 50.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Payment: Use the QR slips beside the refuge guest book, with the source night-stay reference.
Source read 2026-10-25· Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Refuge des Petoudes complete route ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Refuge des Petoudes complete home ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Refuge des Petoudes complete sac ↗ · read 2026-10-25
Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.