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Refuge du Vélan

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Refuge du Vélan

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    Location: Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Entremont, Valais, Switzerland

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    December 11, 2023

    Hiking

    Although it looks more like a spaceship than an alpine refuge, the Refuge du Velan offers comfortable accommodation for weary mountaineers. The refuge offers a magnificent view of the Grand Combin, as well as the numerous surrounding glaciers and rocky peaks. During the summer months, many day hikes and mountain routes lead to and from the refuge. If you plan to spend the night at the shelter, be sure to book in advance. For more details, visit their website at velan.ch.
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    October 3, 2017

    Hiking

    It has a great view to the Glacier du Tseudet
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    January 11, 2023

    Mountaineering

    The cabin looks like......amazing!
    The view of the south side of the Grand Combien is great
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    1. Cabane du Vélan from Boug-Saint-Pierre in a loop

    14.5km

    05:47

    990m

    990m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,700 m

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    1946 Bourg-Saint-Pierre

    www.velan.ch

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    Family Friendly

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    Wheelchair access

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    Dog Friendly

    yes

    Overnight Stay

    yes

    Heating

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    Location: Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Entremont, Valais, Switzerland

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