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InfoOff season: most TMB refuges are closed and the passes may be under snow. The usual season runs from mid-June to mid-September. Details

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Chalet des Grands (Refuge Les Grands)

A Swiss Alpine Club (CAS) chalet perched at 2,113 m on the Grands variant, a balcony route between Trient and the Col de Balme. Only about fifteen places, staffed by volunteers from early June to end of September. Allow 1 hr 30 min to 2 hours from Trient; some sections call for caution. Booking, which is compulsory, is confirmed only by email.

2,113 m 6,932 ft15 bedsLes Grands

Official website / book See on the map

Location: Les Grands (Trient Valley), Trient (Switzerland)
Season: early June to end of September (volunteer wardens; no winter room)
Booking: CAS Payerne online form, at least 2 weeks in advance (2027 bookings open on March 1, 2027)
Run by: CAS (Diablerets section, Payerne sub-section)

Position: On the Les Grands variant.

Facilities

around fifteen places
volunteer wardens in summer
hot drinks and soups
outdoor shower and toilets
no winter room

Which TMB stage?

Stage 9: Trient – Tré-le-Champ13.8 km · 1,060 m ascent

Location

Coordinates: 46.02301, 7.00482 · Open in OpenStreetMap

Nearby

All accommodation: Les Grands