This cabin is located on the Haute route which leads walkers or skiers from Chamonix through to Zermatt.
Cabane du Mont Fort refuge (2457m)
Welcome rest spot high up in the resort of Verbier serving hot food all day
Situated within easy access of the lift system in Verbier, this is a great spot for hikers and mountain bikers in summer and skiers and ski tourers in the winter months.
Half board is available per person per night or bed only in the summer months. During the winter the prices go up per person per night for a bed.
Discounts are available for younger hikers and skiers or Alpine Club members.
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Directions
Access in winter
Alpine skiing
Via the Jumbo or Tortin cable car, which will also allow you to admire a series of 4,000 m peaks of the Italian, Valais and French Alps from the summit of Mont Fort.
Then, starting from the Col des Gentianes opposite the famous face of the Bec des Rosses, an accessible slope which nevertheless requires a good level of skiing, will take you to the cabin in a few minutes.
Via Mont Gelé, a legendary and challenging off-piste route that requires a very good level of skiing and, if you are on foot, also a good level of high mountaineering.
Ski touring
From Les Ruinettes, simply take the flat road towards the La Chaux area. All you have to do is pass under the cable car and follow the snowshoe trail.
This route can be completed in 45 minutes with a difference in altitude of 266m and is accessible to everyone (perfect for an introduction to seal skinning)
For the more courageous, you can start from Carrefour Est, its total elevation gain will be 702m and it will take you around 1h30.
Ski touring must comply with the following rules:
- climb only on the edge of the track
- climb one behind the other and not next to each other
- no crossings in places where visibility conditions are unfavorable
- take special care near mounds, in narrow passages, on steep slopes and in the presence of black ice
- respect the practice of skiing; this has priority
Snowshoe or on foot
From Les Ruinettes or La Chaux, follow the snowshoe trail signs.
Access in summer
On foot
Starting from Les Ruinettes, an easy walk open to everyone.
On the high road, a high mountain itinerary lasting one week for experienced hikers.
By bike
With the RMs, you just have to go down from the Col des Gentianes via the 4X4 track (be careful, not easy for children and have good brakes).
From La Chaux, allow a good half hour using your calves.
Things to do nearby
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Inspire Verbier - Fitness & Yoga Studio
A whole range of classes to keep you fit, active and happy!
A broad range of fitness classes and therapy services at affordable prices. The qualified practitioners are passionate about your health and fitness and believe that having a fit and strong body supports a healthy mind, a more balanced outlook and gives you renewed mental focus.
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Inspire Verbier massage
Massage relaxation treatments and beauty therapy in the centre of town
Treatments can be booked at the Inspire Verbier studio or at your own accommodation, with a focus on aiding your true relaxation in both body and mind.
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Leisure Park
Mini-golf, tennis, boules, climbing wall, and more.
The Verbier Leisure Park offers you activities to share with family or friends.
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Treetop Adventure Course
Arial course with zipline and treetop routes
Suspended between the earth and the sky, you’ll find a superb treetop adventure. Test your agility, nerve and balance on these routes and zip lines, and enjoy that energising adrenaline rush.
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Snowshoeing excursions
Snowshoe tours for families or corporate events
Fancy doing something different? Explore the beautiful natural scenery of the 4 Valleys by venturing off the beaten track on snowshoes.
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Paragliding
Tandem paragliding experience.
The Fly Verbier team invites you to come and take a tandem flight with them in the beautiful surroundings of the Val de Bagnes,
Restaurants nearby
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La Marlenaz Restaurant
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La Cordee Restaurant
Chic Brasserie located in the heart of Verbier
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Le Mouton Noir Restaurant
Iconic mountain restaurant in Verbier - lunch on the slopes and the most beautiful views in town
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Le Sonalon Restaurant
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Le 22 Table d'Hôtes
A hidden gem in the heart of Verbier, a speak-easy that is a must-do when you're in town
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Al Capone Restaurant
Simple but good pizzeria and grill restaurant a little way up the hill from town
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Sights nearby
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Saw mill, flour mill and apple press museum
Saw mill, flour mill and apple press museum
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Musee de Bagnes
Themed exhibitions and fine art shows
You'll find a mix of photography exhibitions, fine art and temporary exhibitions at this museum in Le Chable.
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Forge Oreiller
An old forge for making cow bells
The Oreiller forge was once famous for the cow bells it used to produce. Now designated a historical monument, the 19th century workshop houses more than 400 traditional objects for you to come and see.
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Paintings for Your Home
Paintings of Verbier & the surrounding region
Victor Egorov’s paintings of Verbier and the Four Valleys not only make a stunning addition to an Alpine home but also as an addition to any interior.
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Saint Bernard Dogs Museum
Museum and dog breeding
Visit the kennels and find out all about the history of the St Bernard Dogs' role in rescues over the generations they have been around.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
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Medran Ski Pass Office
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Towns nearby
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Le Chable 
Le Chable
A quiet, family friendly resort in the Verbier valley with easy access to Verbier
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Verbier 
Verbier
The most famous resort in the Four Valleys that borders both France and Italy
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La Tzoumaz 
La Tzoumaz
Small family friendly town with good lift acces, linked to Verbier ski area
With only around 300 to 400 permanent residents, La Tzoumaz is quite a small town that comes to life in winter and summer.
