Winter season 2026–2027 · Planachaux, 1,818 m
Opening hours
Bar, restaurant, snack bar, buffet and hotel: all our opening hours, kept up to date, on one page.
Open today
Updated on 20 October 2026Season opening
From Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 11 April 2027, depending on snow conditions.
Open every day except Tuesday. During the festive season and school holidays we are open 7 days a week.
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Open 7 days a week during:
- Christmas & New YearSat 19 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- February holidaysSat 6 Feb – Sun 7 Mar
Your day at Le Chaudron
On opening days, from 8:00 to 22:00. Closing times are always last orders.
Food & drink
All closing times are last orders.
Bar
8:00 – 22:00Morning coffee, hot drinks, aperitifs on the terrace facing the Dents Blanches and an evening drink until 22:00.
Every day except Tuesday · 7 days a week during the holidays
Restaurant · kitchen hours
Wednesday evening: fondue and raclette. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening: Signature menu and à la carte.
Book a tableAfternoon menu
14:30 – 17:30Afternoon treats, sharing boards and a few things to nibble, between lunch and dinner.
Snack bar
10:00 – 17:00A quick bite between two runs.
Every day except Tuesday · 7 days a week during the festive periods
La Jungle
11:30 – 14:30Themed self-service buffet.
Weekends · every day during the festive season and holidays
The Carnotzet
On reservationRaclette and fondue in our carnotzet, the traditional Valais cellar, with friends or family.
Book the carnotzetHotel
Getting up to the refuge
On skis, on snowshoes, with climbing skins, or by tracked Polaris on reservation.
Groups
Games and group area open every day. Booking required from 20 people.
Not sure if we are open today?
Weather and snow can change our hours. This page is always the most up to date.
Refuge Le Chaudron 1818 · Route de Planachaux 99 · 1874 Champéry · Opening hours subject to snow and weather conditions.