Cabane de Panossière

Hiking

Description

Perched at an altitude of 2,645 metres in the heart of the Val de Bagnes, the FXB Panossière Hut offers a spectacular vantage point over the glacial world of the Grand Combin, one of the iconic peaks of the Valais Alps. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, it overlooks the Corbassière Glacier, providing panoramic views of shimmering seracs, rugged ridgelines, and the steep rock faces of the massif.

A must-visit stop for hikers, mountaineers, and mountain lovers. Thanks to the Corbassière Footbridge, which spans the torrent flowing from the glacier, the site has become one of the region’s most iconic destinations.

Whether you’re tackling a stage of the Tour des Combins, embarking on an alpine climb, or simply admiring the ice giants in a pristine setting, the Cabane de Panossière is a true gem of the Swiss high mountains.
To fully enjoy the beauty of the scenery, we recommend reaching the Cabane de Panossière via the Cabane de Brunet, passing through the Col des Avouillons and across the Corbassière Glacier suspension bridge. On the way back, the descent to Fionnay offers a different yet equally spectacular view, taking you from glacial panoramas to forests and alpine pastures.

Photo : @on.vagabonde

Practical information

Hike between the Cabane de Brunet, Cabane de Panossière, and Fionnay: approx. 5 hours Distance: 13.8 km Elevation change: +686 m / -1,299 m

Bus: Le Châble – La Barmasse
Return bus: Fionnay – Le Châble
Adult: CHF 15.00 (1/1) – CHF 7.50 (1/2)
Child: CHF 7.50

Summer Shuttle
La Barmasse – Cabane de Brunet
Adults: CHF 5.- per trip
Children ages 6–16: CHF 3.- per trip
Free with the Verbier–Val de Bagnes VIP PASS, as well as for those under 25, seniors, and recipients of disability benefits.


Reservations are required via reservations.tmrsa.ch. Payment is made directly to the driver.
Aller – 12.253 Le Châble, VS → Mauvoisin; recommended departure from Le Châble station at 9:45 a.m. – arrival at Lourtier, La Barmasse at 10:07 a.m., followed by a shuttle at 10:10 a.m. bound for Brunet.
Retour – 12.253 Mauvoisin → Le Châble, VS; recommended departure at 5:43 p.m. from Fionnay—arrival in Le Châble at 6:15 p.m.
Correspondance – on the RegionAlps train arriving in Orsières at 9:24 a.m. (departing Martigny at 8:59 a.m.) and departing for Martigny at 6:17 p.m.

The Cabane Brunet shuttle runs from mid-June through the end of September:
June 13–July 5, 2026 → Weekends
July 11–August 19, 2026 → Daily
August 22–September 20, 2026 → Weekends

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