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Refuge de Bonavau
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Visitor alert
- From 27/08/2026 to 30/11/2026
From approximately 31st August to 20th November 2026, the access road to Grand-Paradis will be closed to all traffic due to turbining works. During this period, hikers wishing to reach Bonavau are invited to choose one of the following two parking options:
at the Champéry cable car car park, then continue on foot to the Grand-Paradis area via the Chemin des Poussettes
at the Grand-Paradis chairlift car park, accessible via the Route des Rives from Monthey/Choëx, Troistorrents or Val-d'Illiez (vehicles over 18 tonnes must use the Route des Rives from Monthey/Choëx).
Description
The Refuge de Bonavau is a picturesque mountain refuge, perched on a bucolic alpine plateau between Grand Paradis and the Susanfe Valley.
A cosy mountain hideaway, Brigitte's refuge is the first stop en route to some of our most spectacular local sites, from the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountain ranges to the formidable Pas d'Encel passage and the airy Belle Etoile suspension bridge.
Hardly a 'hut', Bonavau is a lovely alpine chalet that appears like a mirage when you round the bend in the trail. The panorama is striking, with the chalet and its garden full of flowers standing out before the icy bulk of the Ruan Glacier in the background.
Visitors seeking the restful simplicity of yesteryear are welcome to stay the night; three snug dormitories equipped with fluffy duvets offer 5, 6 and 8 places. If you're in need of a bite to eat, Bonaveau's kitchen serves traditional Valaisan specialties, cheese dishes, hearty omelettes, homemade soup and delectable fruit pies.
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Date and time
- From 14/05/2026 to 04/10/2026
Additional information
Price(s)
Prices on our website
Tourist tax:
CHF 2.00 / adult (from 18 years old)
CHF 1.00 / child (6 to 17 years old)
No payment by credit card (lack of network).
Updated by
Région Dents du Midi SA - 27/08/2026
www.regiondentsdumidi.ch
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Ranking and capacity
Refuge
Capacity : 19 people
Contact
Phone : +41 78 245 21 25
Email : refuge.bonavau@gmail.com
Website : https://bonavau.ch
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RefugedeBonavau
Animals
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