Les Joncs ski-lift parking below the lake to Chalet de La Borbuintze
hiking · summer
Source reference time: 30 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
La Borbuintze
About this hut: An unstaffed, self-catering chalet in the Fribourg Prealps near Les Paccots, operated by the SAC Diablerets section. Advance reservation and the attendant’s key handover are required; year-round letting is distinct from a freely accessible refuge.
Notice: The chalet is advertised for year-round self-managed stays, with advance reservation essential. The key-box code comes only from the attendant. Source read 2026-10-25.
Path access notices
Notice: Vehicle access is normally unavailable from early November to the end of April; the road is not cleared. The owner directs winter drivers to La Cuva. Summer walkers should use the ski-lift parking below Lac des Joncs; the restaurant parking is private. Source read 2026-10-25.
Approach choices
Les Paccots tourist office to Chalet de La Borbuintze
hiking · summer
Source reference time: 1 h
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Châtel-Saint-Denis railway station to Chalet de La Borbuintze
hiking · summer
Source reference time: 2 h 10 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
More source-described approaches (1)
ski or snowshoe · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
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
Payment: Advance QR/bank payment 30 days before the booking starts. The attendant may request an additional refundable deposit.
Source read 2026-10-25· Chalet de La Borbuintze complete home ↗Notice: Vehicle access is normally unavailable from early November to the end of April; the road is not cleared. The owner directs winter drivers to La Cuva. Summer walkers should use the ski-lift parking below Lac des Joncs; the restaurant parking is private.
Source read 2026-10-25· Chalet de La Borbuintze complete home ↗Notice: The chalet is advertised for year-round self-managed stays, with advance reservation essential. The key-box code comes only from the attendant.
Source read 2026-10-25· Chalet de La Borbuintze complete home ↗Booking method: Use the section’s booking instructions and linked hut-reservation system; contact the attendant for questions. Friday/Saturday nights normally require whole-chalet rental, not individual bookings.
Source read 2026-10-25· Chalet de La Borbuintze complete booking ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Chalet de La Borbuintze complete home ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Chalet de La Borbuintze complete equipment ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Chalet de La Borbuintze complete booking ↗ · read 2026-10-25
- Chalet de La Borbuintze complete brochure ↗ · read 2026-10-25
Location: SAC Tour Portal. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.