Pierredar Refuge

An authentic refuge dear to the Ormonts Valley, Pierredar is located at an altitude of 2,298 metres on a plateau of rare beauty. A veritable terrace suspended from the massif, it offers breathtaking views of the valley and the Lake Geneva region, as well as the Chablais peaks. Despite the small capacity of the dormitory and the difficulty of the hike to reach it, the refuge is a treasure trove of rejuvenation and a star-gazing spot not to be missed. In good weather, the reputation of the splendour of the sunsets is well established!

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.

In winter, the hut is accessible, but without any amenities and with careful and reasonable use of the available firewood resources. Access to water and electricity is not possible when the refuge is unmanned.