Grand Mountet Hut

#67 among destinations in Switzerland

Alpine hut, Hiking

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Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the surrounding peaks, including the formidable Weisshorn and the Zinalrothorn.

Constructed to serve as a refuge and a meeting point for alpinists, the Grand Mountet Hut is accessible via a challenging trail that promises breathtaking views and an unforgettable journey through the rugged mountain landscape. The hut's strategic location makes it an ideal starting point for various routes, ranging from the relatively accessible to the technically demanding, catering to climbers of varying skill levels.

The Grand Mountet Hut is equipped with essential amenities to accommodate its guests in this remote environment. The hut offers sleeping quarters, nourishing meals, and a sense of camaraderie among fellow mountaineers. It operates mainly during the summer months when the trails are clear of snow, and the weather conditions are more favorable for climbing.

Local name: Cabane du Mountet Coordinates: 46°3'36"N, 7°39'13"E

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Grand Mountet Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ober Gabelhorn, Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn, Dent Blanche Hut.

1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
43 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
2.7 miSW
Tall mountain for long, guided climbs
Dent Blanche
69 min walk • The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,358 metres-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
1.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
46 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
3.7 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dent Blanche Hut
96 min walk • The Dent Blanche Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Les Haudères in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,507 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Dent Blanche in the Pennine Alps.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
34 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
44 min walk • The Wellenkuppe is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range separating the Val d'Anniviers from the Mattertal, just east of the Ober Gabelhorn.
2.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
54 min walk • The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km north from the Dent Blanche. The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Besso Mountain
32 min walk • Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Hérens and refers to the twin summits of the mountain. The first ascent of the mountain was probably made by the guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin in 1862.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schalihorn
76 min walk • The Schalihorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between Zinal and Täsch in the canton of Valais. It is separated from the Zinalrothorn by the Moming Pass and from the Weisshorn by the Schalijoch.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de Zinal
65 min walk • The Pointe de Zinal is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It is situated east of the Dent Blanche, between the valleys of Zinal and Zmutt.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Unter Gabelhorn
80 min walk • The Unter Gabelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies east of the Ober Gabelhorn, on the chain separating the valley of Trift from the valley of Zmutt.