mountain gateaway
Essertze hut
Hérémence
25 beds
Local catering
A mountain hut accessible to everyone
Come and discover this little corner of paradise, nestling at an altitude of 2191m. Looked after by Marisa Sierro, a dynamic young valaisanne woman, Essertze is a unique place for sharing.
Enjoy delicious food and drink prepared using local products, in an authenting and soothing atmosphere. Whether you are coming with family or friends, this is a haven of peace.
The hut is also the ideal place to spend cosy nights, perched in the mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wake to the peace and quiet of the peaks.
Accessible by foot, bike, 4×4, horseback or helicopter, you can choose your preferred means of transport to reach your destination and take full advantage of this unique setting.
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Information
Season 2025
The hut is closed during winter season. It will reopen in mid-June. Marisa will be delighted to welcome you all summer long!
Reservations
Book your stay online using the “Book” tab. If your stay is in less than a week, please book by telephone on + 41 79 862 67 33.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please contact us by email if more than a week before your trip, and by telephone within 7 days of your trip.
Equipment
There is no shower on site, but the fountain will be waiting for you with open arms 😉 Pets are welcome, but must sleep outside the rooms.
Bed linen
Bed linen is provided, and there is no need to take a sleeping bag.
Bedrooms
Our 25 beds are in a large dormitory and two 3-beds rooms. Smaller rooms can be booked for at least 2 people.
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Prices
Half-board Adults > 12 yo
60
CHF
-Overnight
-Dinner
-Breakfast
Half-board Children 7 – 12 yo
50
-Overnight
-Dinner
-Breakfast
Half-board Children 3 – 7 yo
30
-Overnight
-Dinner
-Breakfast
Half-board Children < 3 yo
0
-Overnight
-Dinner
-Breakfast
Overnight only Children > 12 yo
30
-Overnight
Overnight only Children 7 – 12 yo
25
-Overnight
Overnight only Children 3 – 7 yo
15
-Overnight
Overnight only Children < 3 yo
0
-Overnight
Picnic
12
Breakfast
10
Do you have any questions?
Talk to your host
Informations
Nearby attractions and activities
Grande Dixence dam
The Grande Dixence dam is the highest gravity dam in the world, and the most massive in Europe. Located in the Val des Dix in the commune of Hérémence, Valais, it is 285 meters high. It is part of a vast 2,000 MW hydroelectric scheme known as Cleuson Dixence or Grande Dixence, which also includes the Cleuson dam
Build between 1953 and 1961 on the site of a glacial lock, the six-million-cubic-meter concrete dam blcoks the course of the Dixence. Its reservoir, Lac des Dix, is 5km long.
During the summer, it is possible to visit the inside of the dam.
Hiking
There is no better way to recharge your batteries than in the Alps. In this authentic valley, nature reigns supreme, alongside ancient wooden houses blackened by the sun. Summer in the Val d’Hérens takes a thousand paths, on foot, mountain bike or horseback… More than 500 km of trails criss-cross the valley, which is also a Mecca for mountaineering: prestigious huts are the starting point for numerous races. You can follow the “bisses” and relax by lakes and waterfalls.
In this valley with its strong, living traditions, the dark-coated cows of the Hérens breed are temperamental. They are unique in the world, as they naturally battle it out to become queen of the herd.
The Val d’Hérens is also all about conviviality, from bistros to high-mountain refuges, all of which are easily reached by numerous footpaths.
A number of hiking and running tours pass by the Cabane d’Essertze. You can explore the region over 4 days with Nendaz Trekking, which includes 3 nights’ accomodation in cabins.
There is also the well-known Thyon-Dixence race. The 16 km course is set in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Valais Alps. The route follows mountain roads and paths under the majestic gaze of mountains such as the Deant-Blanche and the Matterhorn.
Mountain biking is a fun and sporty way to discover nature and every corner of the region: unspoilt villages and the preservation of traditions and alpine life in a grandiose and magical setting!
The route of the Grand-Raid, the famous mountain bike race that crosses the Val d’Hérens from one side to the other, is signposted and allows you to follow in the footsteps of the racers.
You can also rent electric or traditional mountain bike from the region’s various sport stores.
Here you will find a detailed map of mountain bike routes in the Val d’Hérens.
Access
How to get to the cabin
From sion by car
(45 min)
- Sion East freeway exit
- Direction Val d’Hérens – Vex
- At Vex, turn off towards Hérémence
- Continue along the cantonal road as far as Prapperoz
- Just after the refreshment bar, turn right towards Coutaz
- At the end of the tarmac road, turn right
- Continue as far as the Cabane
- By bus to Prapperot / Thyon 2000 or Grande Dixence Dam
- https://theytaz-excursions.ch/horaire/
From Thyon / les Collons by foot
Via les Gouilles d’Essertze (approx. 1h30)
- Climb to the top of the Trabanta chairlift
- Then, follow the footpath towards the Grand Dixence dam
- Once at the gouilles, go down to the alpine pasture, then continue to the Cabane
Via les paravalanches (approx. 1h30)
- Start of the Parcours Vita des Collons
- Then, follow the footpath towards the Grande Dixence Dam
- With a bit of luck, you will come accross a few ibexes along the way