Oberaarjochhütte

Staffed hut · 3 258 m · Fieschertal

The Oberaarjochhütte is a staffed mountain hut located in the Valais, managed by Kurt Baumgartner. It is publicly owned.

At a glance

Altitude 3 258 m

Type Staffed hut

Capacity 56 places

Warden Kurt BAUMGARTNER

Municipality Fieschertal

Open in the map +41 33 973 13 82 Website

Staffing

Closed September 19, 2026 to October 30, 2027
Staffed October 31, 2027 to October 31, 2027 · 30 beds free on the first day
Closed November 1, 2027 to March 22, 2028

Dates published by the alpine clubs booking platform. They change: confirm with the warden before you leave.

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Access

Starting from the Grimsel Pass, accessible by postal bus from Oberwald (Valais) or Merrigen (Berne). A shuttle is available from the pass to Oberaar Lake. Follow the left bank of the lake, then ascend the Oberaar Glacier (Oberaargletscher) to Oberaar Pass (Oberaarjoch) at 3216 m. Use the ladders while taking care of falling rocks. This is the shortest route.

Good to know

No running water (mineral water: 12 Swiss francs per 1.5 litre). Half board, simple meals, drinks during staffed periods. 22 winter dormitory places.

No source says whether this hut is open. Missing information is not a guarantee.

Routes starting here

Vorder Galmihorn - Traversée Münster → Oberaarjochhütte +1 820 m 8 h 51 11.5 km

Route camptocamp 1909123 +1 050 m 5 h 44 9.1 km

Route camptocamp 1920411 +5 m 5 h 03 9.3 km

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