Arben Bivouac
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Arben Bivouac Arben Biwak (de)
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| General | |
| Elevation | 3,224 m10,577.428 ft 2.003 miles |
| Type | SAC-CAS |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Massif | Weisshorn Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°1´52"N, 7°39´54"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 617540 / 97780 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Col Durand, Mont Durand, Ober Gabelhorn, Rothorn Hut, Trifthorn (Weisshorn Group), Wellenkuppe | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Zermatt |
| Summit(s) | Mont Durand, Ober Gabelhorn, Pointe de Zinal, Äbihorn |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1347: Matterhorn |
| Approach Difficulty |  PD+
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| Hut Info | |
| Places | 15 |
| Guarded | always unguarded |
| Catering | No drinks and No food |
| Tel. | 0041 (0)27 967 49 06 (warden) 0041 (0)77 463 37 10 (warden) |
| Website | sac.zermatt.ch/arbenbiwak |
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[edit] General information
The Arben Bivouac (German: Arben Biwak) (3,224 m10,577.428 ft
2.003 miles) is a superior bivouac hut with all the DIY cooking requirements, located in the Pennine Alps, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It's situated on a rock island in the middle of the Arben Glacier below the S face of the Ober Gabelhorn. The hut is not guarded but is always open (see warden in advance). He can be contacted on: Alfons Biner, Oberdorfstrasse 72, 3920 Zermatt; Tel: 0041 (0)77 463 37 10 or 0041(0)27 967 49 06.
[edit] History
The Arben Bivouac was a gift from the KNAV (Royal Dutch Alps Organisation) to the Zermatt SAC Section. It was given in July 1977 for the 75 year jubilee of the KNAV.
[edit] Accomodation
15 places.
The kitchen has gas and utensils, but no food nor drinks are available. There is undrinkable mountain water and light is provided with solar panels.
| Category | /night |
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| SAC Member | 23 CHF / 20 € |
| JO - SAC | 15 CHF |
| Non Members | 33 CHF / 28 € |
[edit] Approach routes
- From Zermatt: Zmutt - Staffelalp (the path above Kalbermatten is sometimes blocked by rockfall) - Arben waterfalls - Arbengandegge - Arben Glacier - bivouac (5-6h)
- From Zermatt: with the gondola to Schwarzsee - descent to the Staffelalp restaurant - Arben waterfalls - Arbengandegge - Arben Glacier - bivouac (4-5h)
The last 150m to the hut are VERY steep, equipped with ladders and cables
[edit] Ascents
- Ober Gabelhorn: WSW-Ridge (Arbengrat) or S-face
- Äbihorn
- Pointe de Zinal
- Mont Durand
[edit] Crossings
- Mountet Hut via Col Durand
- Schönbiel Hut via Arbengandegge
- Hörnli Hut via Obere Stafelalp
- Trift Hotel via Höhbalmen
- Rothorn Hut via Ober Gabeljoch
[edit] Additional photos
 View on the hut with Matterhorn in the background |
[edit] Recommended books
The Alpine 4000m Peaks by the Classic Routes by Richard Goedeke
Valais Alps East: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Les Swindin
Valais Alps West: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Lindsay Griffin
Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) by Cathy Cosley
Valais West: Zinal - Arolla - Verbier - Rhone Valley (Rother Walking Guide) by Michael Waeber & Hans Steinbichler
- You can click the images to get a bigger image of the front cover!
- We offer you a direct deeplink to Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de to buy the book. Amazon is the biggest online store in the world and offers a safe environment to buy anything you want.
