Useful info

Getting ready :

Weather Switzerland

Cabane des dix

Avalanche status

SLF / White Risk

Swiss Maps

With routes and gradients

Meteo Blue

A little more optimistic 🙂

Latest feedback from guides

Useful links

Swiss Alpine Club: For information on Swiss huts. Also in German and Italian www.sac-cas.ch
Monte Rosa section: For information on the Dix, Vignettes, Schönbiel, Monte Rosa and Laggin bivouac huts www.section-monte-rosa.ch

Public transport :
Theytaz Excursions: Transports Sion-Dixence www.theytaz-excursions.ch
SBB train timetables: Postal trains and buses www.cff.ch

Safety :
Organisation Cantonale Valaisanne de Secours: For all mountain rescue and other accidents. www.ocvs.ch
Air-Glaciers : Helicopter rescue, insurance. www.air-glaciers.ch

Weather:
Weather Switzerland: For weather information www.meteosuisse.ch
Meteo Blue : For all Arolla or Pigne d’Arolla weather information

Our friends in Arolla :
Camping Petit Praz: www.camping-arolla.com
Need equipment? : www.bournissensports.ch
Need a guide? : www.myswitzerland.com
Ski & Snowboard lessons: www.skiclown.ch
Information on the region: www.evolene-region.ch

Some useful numbers :
Secours Valaisans (OCVS): 144
Air-Glaciers helicopter rescue: 1,415

Reservation

A NO SHOW TAX corresponding to the full amount of the board will be charged for non-cancellation and CHF 40.00 for cancellation less than 48 hours before arrival.

See Swiss Alpine Club terms and conditions: