Pierredar Refuge
From 18 Jun To 19 Sep 2026A refuge nestled on a plateau at 2,298 metres, in the heart of the Diablerets massif
The Pierredar refuge is nestled in the heart of a plateau rich in exceptional flora, halfway between the bottom of the Vallée des Ormonts and the summit of Les Diablerets (3,210 m). This small, authentic hut is built against a rock face that protects it from avalanches and has a kitchen/living room area and a dormitory that can accommodate 20 people. Toilets are also available a few metres away. From the terrace, in good weather, there is a breathtaking view of the valley, Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains, including the Vaud Pre-Alps and the peaks of the Chablais. The plateau is also overlooked by the Diablerets massif and the Scex Rouge, where the Glacier3000 footbridge (Peak Walk by Tissot) is located.
Guarded from mid-June to mid-September by members of the Pierredar Club, the refuge is accessible via several routes from Les Diablerets or the Col du Pillon. From the village, allow around 5 hours via the Prapio trail; from the pass or the village, the paths join the Drudy section – a vertiginous alpine passage – which joins the Prapio trail before taking you across the torrent, the scree slopes and the last flat sections before arrival. Access to the Dames Anglaises via ferrata is at the rear of the refuge, after a short approach walk: the wardens will be able to provide information to climbers on the opening and condition of the route, which is checked at the beginning of summer when conditions are optimal.
The hut is not accessible during winter.
Practical informations
Access
- Only on foot
- Departures possible from the village or from the Col du Pillon
- Via the Prapio (T4 – white-red-white) or Drudy (alpine – white-blue-white) trails
- Hike of approximately 5 hours (one way)
Equipment
- Footwear suitable for high mountain hiking (slippery terrain, scree, forest passages, mountain pastures, river beds to cross, possible snowfields)
- Clothing suitable for high mountains and the weather (warm layers, waterproofs, etc.)
- Water bottle, hat, sunglasses and sun cream, basic first aid kit
- Take walking sticks if necessary
- Take a map if you are unfamiliar with the route and there is snow (markings hidden under the snow)
- Make sure your electronic devices are charged
Opening times
- Mountain hut staffed from mid-June to mid-September
In winter
- Mountain hut unstaffed and not accessible
Overnight stays on site
- Capacity of 20 people in the dormitory: it is essential to book your overnight stay
- In the event of a change of plans, please notify the wardens that you will not be coming to avoid unnecessary rescue operations
On site
- Books and games available on site
- Basic map (food, drinks, equipment sold on site) available online
- Remember to bring a change of clothes and shoes
- Bring warm clothes for your stay (even in summer)
| Refuge de Pierredar | |
| Les Diablerets | |
| +41 79 127 56 67 | |
| refuge@pierredar.ch | |
| http://www.pierredar.ch |
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Times and rates
Opening hours
From 18 June 2026 to 19 September 2026
Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets-Bex
Accommodations
Your tourism offices
Villars - Gryon - Les Diablerets - Bex
| Office du Tourisme de Villars | |
| +41 24 495 32 32 | |
| info@villars.ch | |
| https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en/Z12/villars/destination-villars | |
| Maison du Tourisme de Gryon | |
| +41 24 498 00 00 | |
| information@gryon-tourisme.ch | |
| https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en/Z58/gryon/destination-gryon | |