Climbing tourHard

Hike to the Dom Hut (Nr. 62)

The Dom Hut (2,940 m) is a mountain refuge run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and equipped with ultra-modern facilities. Its strategic location makes it a popular choice for ascents of seven of the highest mountains in the Alps.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
4 h 30 min
Distance
5.4 km
Ascent
1532 m
Descent
2 m
Lowest point
1409 m
Highest point
2941 m

The Dom Hut (2,940 m) is a mountain refuge run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and equipped with ultra-modern facilities. Its strategic location makes it a popular choice for ascents of seven of the highest mountains in the Alps.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
4 h 30 min
Distance
5.4 km
Ascent
1532 m
Descent
2 m
Lowest point
1409 m
Highest point
2941 m

Description

Before hikers can enjoy the welcoming, modern atmosphere of the Dom Hut, they have to conquer a climb of 1,635 vertical metres. This demands a high level of fitness, experience of the mountains and a good head for heights. Parts of the trail are exposed, requiring hikers to make use of metal rungs and safety cables.

In the cabin, new arrivals find themselves in colourfully mixed company – from mountaineers equipped with ropes, crampons and ice axes to mountain walkers who wish simply to enjoy the views in a comfortable setting.

  • The trail requires a good head for heights (metal rungs, safety cables)
  • Fully renovated Dom Hut reopened in 2013
  • Dormitories with duvets, 1 shower
  • Starting point for ascents of seven 4,000-metre summits including the Dom (4,545 m)
  • Breathtaking view of the Matterhorn on the horizon

Best season

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Route

Start point
Randa (1,439 m)
End point
Dom Hut (2,940 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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