Hut of Saleinaz

Name: Hut of Saleinaz
Rating: 5

Hiking

Tour data

5.96km

1,201 - 2,666m

Distance

1,452hm

Ascent

04:30h

Duration

Brief description: Ascent to the Saleinaz hut from Praz-de-Fort.
Difficulty: difficult
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Route: Saleinaz hamlet

Cabane de Saleinaz CAS (2,691 m)alpine hut
5.9 km
Best season: Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec
Description: Challenging hike to reach the Saleinaz hut in 4h30.
Directions: From the village of Saleina, go up into the forest on the left bank of the "Reuse de Saleina". Cross the river at the water intake and go up to the right bank to pass through chains on the moraine. Turn south-west and cross the scree to reach the hut.
Highest point: 2,666 m
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Good walking shoes.
Safety instructions: Steep passage equipped with chains on the course.
Directions: Exit the motorway at Martigny.
Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard then leave the main road at Orsières and follow La Fouly to Saleinaz.
Public transportation: Take the train to Orsières and then the bus to Saleinaz.
Consult timetables on www.cff.ch
Parking: Free parking near the bus stop.