Refuge de Solalex
Description
In the heart of the charming alpine pasture of Solalex, a few kilometres from Gryon and Villars, the Refuge de Solalex welcomes you in summer and winter in a typical mountain setting. Come and visit this refuge with its typical and warm atmosphere during your stay in the region.
THE SOLALEX REFUGE IN WINTER Martin and his team amaze their guests. After a short snowmobile ride through the snowy forest or a snowshoe walk, you are greeted by a crackling fire, a cheerful atmosphere and the exquisite smell of food. Among the many cheese-based dishes on the refuge's menu, try the famous wood-fired raclette, oven-baked Mont-d'Or PDO or tomato fondue. After your delicious meal, make your way back down on foot or by snowmobile, as you wish. THE REFUGE DE SOLALEX IN SUMMER During the summer months, hikers and visitors enjoy the Solalex refuge. From the terrace, admire the view of the impressive Miroir d'Argentine. Watch a few daredevils attempting to climb this wall, which is well known to climbing enthusiasts. All year round, you will find cheese specialities, as well as salads, dried meat planks and local cheeses and homemade desserts, such as the famous cream cone. In the autumn, a hunting menu enriches the offer. In July and August, regional artists present their work in the sheepfolds around the refuge. SLEEPING AT THE REFUGE DE SOLALEX Enjoy the atmosphere of a mountain hut in the middle of nature, spend the night in a room or a dormitory!
Practical Information
Reservation recommended. Offers for groups, private events and school trips. ACCESS IN WINTER - By snowmobile, from the Cergnement car park (Gryon). Walk 200 metres to the snowmobile departure point. Reservations are required at the refuge. - On foot, from the Cergnement car park, via the marked snow-hike path. Approximately 1h15 of walking. - On snowshoes, from the Cergnement car park or from Frience via the marked routes. - Cross-country skiing, from the Cergnement car park, via the signposted route. SUMMER ACCESS - By car, via Gryon, Barboleuse to the Solalex mountain pasture. Two large car parks are available (the commune charges a fee from June to September). - By bus, from June to September, 4 trips per day via Villars and Barboleuse. - E-bike terminal available near the refuge.
In the heart of the charming alpine pasture of Solalex, a few kilometres from Gryon and Villars, the Refuge de Solalex welcomes you in summer and winter in a typical mountain setting. Come and visit this refuge with its typical and warm atmosphere during your stay in the region.
THE SOLALEX REFUGE IN WINTER Martin and his team amaze their guests. After a short snowmobile ride through the snowy forest or a snowshoe walk, you are greeted by a crackling fire, a cheerful atmosphere and the exquisite smell of food. Among the many cheese-based dishes on the refuge's menu, try the famous wood-fired raclette, oven-baked Mont-d'Or PDO or tomato fondue. After your delicious meal, make your way back down on foot or by snowmobile, as you wish. THE REFUGE DE SOLALEX IN SUMMER During the summer months, hikers and visitors enjoy the Solalex refuge. From the terrace, admire the view of the impressive Miroir d'Argentine. Watch a few daredevils attempting to climb this wall, which is well known to climbing enthusiasts. All year round, you will find cheese specialities, as well as salads, dried meat planks and local cheeses and homemade desserts, such as the famous cream cone. In the autumn, a hunting menu enriches the offer. In July and August, regional artists present their work in the sheepfolds around the refuge. SLEEPING AT THE REFUGE DE SOLALEX Enjoy the atmosphere of a mountain hut in the middle of nature, spend the night in a room or a dormitory!
Practical Information
Reservation recommended. Offers for groups, private events and school trips. ACCESS IN WINTER - By snowmobile, from the Cergnement car park (Gryon). Walk 200 metres to the snowmobile departure point. Reservations are required at the refuge. - On foot, from the Cergnement car park, via the marked snow-hike path. Approximately 1h15 of walking. - On snowshoes, from the Cergnement car park or from Frience via the marked routes. - Cross-country skiing, from the Cergnement car park, via the signposted route. SUMMER ACCESS - By car, via Gryon, Barboleuse to the Solalex mountain pasture. Two large car parks are available (the commune charges a fee from June to September). - By bus, from June to September, 4 trips per day via Villars and Barboleuse. - E-bike terminal available near the refuge.