Aggieswitzerland
  • HOME
  • Aggie’s Gruyère
  • Aggie’s Switzerland
  • Aggie’s Zermatt
  • Aggie’s trips
  • About the author
  • Collab
  • Contact
  • HOME
  • Aggie’s Gruyère
  • Aggie’s Switzerland
  • Aggie’s Zermatt
  • Aggie’s trips
  • About the author
  • Collab
  • Contact

Aggieswitzerland

Aggie's Switzerland

Hikeabout #7: Cabane des Dix/ Dix Hut

written by Aggie 2018-07-19
Hikeabout #7: Cabane des Dix/ Dix Hut

5 a.m. – alarm, made sandwiches, packed the backpacks, picked up friends. Direction: Arolla in Wallis. Target: Cabane des Dix/ Dix Hut. After less than 2 hours we were there. Arolla – big name in an alpinist world, but such a tiny village with almost nothing and noone around. I was surprised. Arolla – place that thousands of crazy ski alpinists cross or start their adventure with Patrouille des Glaciers. We had a coffee in a hotel that looked like from ‘The Shining’ and which was actually our starting point. Ready to go, we started.  It was quite chilly in the morning but as soon as we started climbing up it got warmer and warmer. The first part of the hike is nice and easy. We had luck and saw quite a few lovely marmots on our way up and down later on as well. You start at 2000 m and you climb your way up to 2855 m (Pas de Chèvres). It took us about 2-2,5 hours with breakfast break. You can also go through Riedmatten pass (2919 m) if you’re not a fan of ladders.

 

 

Fun starts at 2855 m. You already can see the hut which is a plus but it is quite a long way to go still. If you’re afraid of exposition that’s the last place where you want to be. Ladders ladders ladders…and then a steep section that takes you through huge stones down to the Cheilon Glacier. That was the hardest part for me. Not the ladders just descending after them.

 

When we got to the glacier part it was easier than I thought. Nice easy walk through the glacier, with no crampons, it was not slippery and just few jumps and then you’ve already crossed the ‘icy’ part.

 

 

 

After getting off the glacier it takes about 30 minutes or even less to the target – Cabane des Dix. Dix Hut was built in 1908 and first it was on 2648 m, in 1928 was moved more up where it stayed until now (2928 m). It’s a stunning place with incredible views and atmosphere. We ate huge rösti with eggs, bacon and cheese and drank a beer before going back (gave us a bit of motivation).

 

 

Way back was easier (at least for me). We took the same one back since it was a bit quicker and after few hours we got back to our Golf, safe and happy and a bit tired.

 

 

 

Practical information:

Starting point: Arolla (2000 m)

Target:  Cabane des Dix/ Dix Hut (2928 m)

Hike lenght:  about 16,5 km

Time: 7 hours with nice easy tempo with breaks

Difficulty: in Swiss Alpine Scale it’s a T4, which means it is an alpine hike. You should have some alpine experience, not be scared of exposition. Hikes that are T4 might be quite demanding at some points.

Tip: Start early if you want to eat rösti in the hut (they only serve them till 2 p.m.) and if you’re planning on coming back the same day. Check the weather forecast, when it rains it might not be so much fun.

If you want to stay for a night in the Dix Hut reserve: here

 

 

 

Text: Agnieszka Wajs

 

alpinearollacabane des dixdix hutglacierhikeswitzerlandvalaiswallis
0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Aggie

previous post
Bénichon – Fribourg tradition that is much alive
next post
Benson Gascon Tattoo studio in Bern

You may also like

International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Château-d’Oex

2019-01-24

Ticino tales #2: Valle Verzasca

2018-07-10

Hikeabout #26: Cabane des Vignettes / Vignettes hut

2019-08-09

Gastrostop #2: Zeughauskeller in Zürich

2018-07-11

Up from Montreux: Via ferrata des Rochers de...

2018-09-21

Interlaken river rafting mission

2018-07-06

Canton of Vaud fun: via ferrata Tour d’Aï...

2018-08-10

Via Ferrata du Belvédère in Nax

2019-06-27

Via ferrata Gantrisch: off to canton of Bern

2019-06-22

Green torpedo on the run – Yvonand

2018-07-05

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Keep in touch

Facebook Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Gruyère – what to do, where to eat

    2019-10-10
  • Hikeabout #26: Cabane des Vignettes / Vignettes hut

    2019-08-09
  • Via Ferrata du Belvédère in Nax

    2019-06-27
  • Via ferrata Gantrisch: off to canton of Bern

    2019-06-22
  • Hikeabout #25: Teysachaux

    2019-06-20
  • Next to the waterfalls: via ferrata de Tière in Champéry

    2019-06-14

Categories

  • Aggie's Gruyère (26)
  • Aggie's Switzerland (20)
  • Aggie's trips (8)
  • Aggie's Zermatt (17)

To Read

  • Gruyère – what to do, where to eat

    2019-10-10
  • Hikeabout #25: Teysachaux

    2019-06-20
  • Gastrostop #13: Gare à Toi in Bulle

    2019-03-22

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Ticino tales #3: Via ferrata dei Tre Signori

    2018-07-10
  • 2

    Benson Gascon Tattoo studio in Bern

    2018-07-24
  • 3

    Alien in the heart of Gruyère – H.R. Giger Museum

    2018-07-28
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Footer Logo

@2018. All Right Reserved.


Back To Top