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Welcome to the Cabane du Demècre
The Hut
The hut is open and wardened from 20 June to 25 October 2026. Outside of this period, it remains accessible as an unwardened refuge for hikers. However, overnight stays can be booked year-round via our online form.
During your visit, take a moment to discover the exhibition “Atmosphère des Ô” by Jean-Paul Persali (alias Jeepix), on display in the hut until the end of the season.
The hut is managed and wardened on a voluntary basis by the Les Trotteurs de Fully club.
Location & Access
Situated at the Demècre Pass at an altitude of 2,361m, the hut overlooks Lake Sorniot in the municipality of Fully (Switzerland). It sits on the extension of the western ridge of the Dent de Morcles, offering an exceptional panorama in the heart of the Alps.
Coordinates: 572 412 / 113 648 (Swiss Grid CH 1903)
Swisstopo Maps: 1:50,000 St Maurice (272), 1:25,000 Dt de Morcles (1305) and online map
Please note: The road leading to L’Au d’Alesse and the Scex Carroz hut is strictly closed to unauthorised vehicles.
Hiking Routes to the Hut
- From L’Erié car park: 2h 15m — panoramic route
- From Les Garettes car park: 2h 30m — steep ascent
- From the top of the Ovronnaz–Jorasse chairlift via Fénestral: 4h 00m
- From L’Au d’Arbignon via Chalet Neuf: 2h 10m
- From Champex d’Alesse via the Scex Carroz hut: 4h 00m
- From La Méreune via the Scex Carroz hut: 2h 45m — easy route
Warning: Accessing the hut in winter requires excellent knowledge of snow conditions and full safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe). Any excursion is undertaken at your own risk.
Possible Winter Routes
- From Ovronnaz via Fénestral
- From Champex d’Alesse via the Scex Carroz hut
The hut is accessible by public transport followed by a hike via three main routes:
- Martigny → Dorénaz → Champex d’Alesse → on foot
Train to Martigny, bus to Dorénaz, cable car to Champex d’Alesse, then ascent on foot. - Martigny → Fully → Érié → on foot via Sorniot
Train to Martigny, bus to Fully (Fully-Creppier stop), then a shuttle bus from Place du Petit Pont to the Érié car park (service available summer weekends only), followed by a hike via Sorniot. - Martigny → Ovronnaz → Jorasse → on foot via Fénestral
Train to Martigny, bus to Ovronnaz via Leytron, chairlift to Jorasse, then hike via Fénestral.
Practical Info
Opening Hours
The hut is open all year round and is continuously wardened from late June to mid-October. We regularly host Swiss-German trainees, but we do not hire seasonal staff: the team consists exclusively of volunteers.
Regardless of when you wish to hike up for an overnight stay, please book in advance.
Food & Meals
During the wardened period, we offer a full-board package including:
welcome tea, evening meal (simple but prepared with love), overnight stay, and breakfast.
The kitchen is participatory: you may be invited to lend a hand with meal preparation or washing up, always in a good mood alongside our volunteer wardens.
During the day, we offer light refreshments:
platters, soups, and cakes of the day (subject to availability), accompanied by a fine local wine.
For your ongoing hike, you can also order a packed lunch prepared by the wardens.
Sleeping
The hut has 27 places, spread across two dormitories equipped with mattresses and duvets.
Please bring a liner (sheet sleeping bag).
If you do not have one, disposable liners are available on-site for CHF 10.–.
Facilities & Energy
- Water: The water is not drinkable. Bottled water is available for purchase. Water for washing up comes from rainwater harvesting.
- Hygiene: No showers, but a small area to freshen up near the toilets.
- Energy:
- electricity produced by solar panels
- gas cooker
- heating via wood-burning stove
- Waste: Please take your rubbish back down with you to preserve the mountains and support the work of our volunteers.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed inside the hut.
Opening Hours
Outside of the wardened periods, the hut remains open but unwardened. Please leave your signature in the visitor book… and nowhere else.
Food & Meals
Self-service food and drinks are available on-site:
spaghetti, sauces (including tomato and bolognese), rösti, water (1.5L), soft drinks, wines, beers, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, rusks, etc.
No perishable items are provided.
Sleeping
The hut has 8 sleeping places available.
Beds are equipped with duvets. Please bring a liner (sheet sleeping bag). Blankets are also available.
Facilities & Energy
- Water: Tap water is not drinkable (rainwater). It is for washing up only. The water supply is cut off from early November.
- Toilets: Dry toilets are located 30m from the hut, behind the rocky outcrop.
- Energy: You may use the wood-burning stove for cooking and heating.
Winter Warning: When snow covers the solar panels (typically from late November to late May), there is no electricity or gas.
→ Please remember to bring your own stoves and fuel if you wish to cook. - Ventilation & Safety: When the hut is covered in snow, ensure it is well ventilated.
If the CO detector sounds, evacuate the hut immediately and ventilate without delay.
Reservations
Reservations must be made exclusively via the form below.
Payments
Upon arrival, please sign the registration sheet provided.
This sheet also serves as your payment summary.
You can pay via TWINT, at the wall-mounted cash box, by payment slip, or via IBAN: IBAN: CH22 8080 8002 7493 5684 4 | BIC-SWIFT: RAIFCH22
Raiffeisen Martigny et région, 1926 Fully
Cabane du Demècre
Packages
Full Package
(Overnight stay, welcome tea, spaghetti, and breakfast)
- Child (7–12): CHF 28.–
- Adult: CHF 42.–
Simple Overnight Stay
(Stay + cooking fee for your own food)
- Child (7–12): CHF 18.–
- Adult: CHF 28.–
Family & Group Rates
We offer advantageous rates for families:
- Only parents and the eldest child pay for the overnight stay.
- For other children, the stay is free; only meals and other consumption are charged.
For groups:
- The 7th person stays for free and only pays for meals and consumption.
Guides’ Rates
Active mountain leaders and guides stay for free; only meals and consumption are due.
Reservations
The hut will be open and wardened every day from 21 June to 24 October 2026.
During the wardened period, reservations must be made ONLY by telephone at the hut: +41 27 746 35 87
The hut is not wardened from 26 October 2025 to 20 June 2026.
Outside of the wardened period, regardless of the date you plan to visit, please use the form below for your reservations (no bookings via email).
You will receive a confirmation by email (we are volunteers, thank you for your patience).
Activities
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Kids’ Climbing
The rocks in front of the cabin are particularly well-suited for climbing with children.We have equipped several top-rope routes, about ten meters long, with low to medium difficulty, and bolt spacing adapted for children’s height.Below you will find the climbing guide by Bertrand Gentizon, mountain guide, botanist, caretaker, and route setter for the routes in…
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Ski Touring
In winter, the cabin can be reached: Winter access requires good knowledge of snow conditions. Wind patterns in this region sometimes create wind slabs in unexpected places—be careful!From November to the end of May, only the winter room is accessible. Gas, facilities, kitchen utensils, and blankets are available. Even without a caretaker, reservations are essential.
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Connections to other huts
One-way hiking time to our neighbors:– Lui d’Août Mountain Hut –> 2 hrs 30 min– Sorniot Hut –> 30 min– Fénestral Hut –> 1 hr 30 min– La Tourche Hut –> 2 hrs 30 min– Chalet Neuf Hut –> 35 min
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Muverans Circuit
The Demècre cabin is a stop on the Muverans Circuit, a splendid hike around the Dents de Morcles and the Muverans. This trekking route involves no technical difficulties. It can be done throughout the whole summer season by families or hikers with enough training to walk five to six hours a day. The Muverans Circuit,…
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ViaAlpina
The ViaAlpina is a network of five hiking routes across the eight countries of the Alpine arc. Linking Trieste to Monaco, these hikes cover more than 5,000 km in 342 stages! The Demècre cabin is a stopover on this gigantic route.
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Via GeoAlpina
The network of ViaGeoAlpina is a series of hikes centered around the theme of geology. Located in the extension of the Dent de Morcles, the Demècre pass is a prime spot to contemplate the Earth’s history through the landscapes of the massif. The explanations provided through this portal allow you to discover the mysteries hidden within…