Staffed hut · 3 256 m · Turtmann-Unterems
The Cabane de Tracuit is a guarded mountain hut located in the Valais region, managed by Anne-Lise Bourgeois from Zinal. It is open during the summer season and in spring.
Dates published by the alpine clubs booking platform. They change: confirm with the warden before you leave.
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The usual and quickest access is from Zinal (1675 m). Follow the central street of the village; about 750 m south of the "centre", a trail (signposted) branches off towards the east and climbs (southeast) to the Chiesso alpine pasture (2061 m), then (northeast) to Combautanna (2578 m), continuing in the same general direction over scree to reach the Tracuit pass. The hut is 250 m further south. Allow at least 5 hours (considering nearly 1600 m of elevation gain, plus your pack and altitude...). It is also a very popular winter destination, and ski-touring routes can vary significantly depending on conditions: you should check beforehand in Zinal and at the hut.
Tracuit is one of the legendary places in Valais (alongside Valsorey, Vignettes, Bertol, Mischabel, Monte Rosa... and others!) due to its altitude and superb position, straddling the Zinal and Tourtemagne valleys. Winter availability outside the staffed period: 30 places. It is the mandatory access point for two classic routes of very different character: the VN of Bishorn (crevasses!) entirely on snow and rated F (3 h.), and for experienced climbers the north ridge of Weisshorn (mixed) with its famous Grand Gendarme (AD+/D), which can almost be touched from the top of Bishorn. Other options include the Diablons (northwest of the hut), the Tête de Milon (southeast), as well as crossings towards [->1705] (a heavily crevassed glacier!!). This hut is VERY busy in peak season, as expected, and the general frustration (including that of the guardian...) is noticeable; it is advisable to visit during the shoulder seasons if weather permits.
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