BALADE: CABANE BRUNCH
Celebrate a century of the iconic Cabane Mont-Fort! Ride up, take a moderate hike with Cherries to the legendary mountain hut, enjoy music on the terrace, and tuck into a hearty brunch with panoramic views. Lift ticket not included.
Distribution
- Cherries mountain guide, Mountain Leader
- Charlotte Gardner music critic & journalist
- Charles Sigel radio presenter
- VF Academy Soloists
Take the gondola from Médran to Les Ruinettes, then set off on foot with Cherries to the Cabane Mont-Fort. Enjoy live music on the terrace, followed by a hearty brunch. Afterward, continue walking down to La Chaux for the Alpine Funk open air concert. When you’re ready to head back, return to Verbier on foot or by gondola—the choice is yours.
Walk Details
Outbound
By gondola: Médran > Ruinettes
On foot: Ruinettes > Cabane Montfort > La Chaux, for the Alpine Funk concert at 13:00
Return
Return on your own, either on foot (La Chaux > Carrefour bus stop) or by gondola (La Chaux > Médran)
Duration: 4 hours (excluding return)
Walking distance: 7 km
Elevation gain (outbound): ↑ 265 m / ↓ 200 m
Difficulty level: Moderate
Return from La Chaux to Carrefour bus stop possible by gondola
Please note:
- End time may vary slightly depending on unforeseen circumstances.
- The walk is led by a certified mountain guide, accompanied by music experts and Festival musicians.
- Dogs on a leash are welcome.
- Commentary will be provided in both French and English.
- Don’t forget to bring sturdy walking shoes, water, sunscreen—and your good humour!
Brunch includes:
- Gaspacho in a small glass
- Tartine with sérac cheese and crushed tomatoes
- Mixed salad
- Sautéed potatoes
- Fried egg
- Roast beef sandwich roll
- Mini blueberry tartlet
- Hot beverage