Relais d'Arpette

Name: Relais d'Arpette
Address: chemin d'arpette 9, Orsieres, Orsieres, Valais, CH
Rating: 8.4

About this property

Want to save money while travelling? It’s easy: hotel "Relais d'Arpette" is located in Orsieres. This hotel is located in 4 km from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel — Matterhorn, Chateau de Chillon and Marmot's Paradise. Location

Good to know

Check-in: From 14:00
Check-out: Until 12:00

Guest reviews

Recent reviews shared by hotel guests

Guest Rating

8.4/10

Very Good

638 reviews

Featured review

Sofia L.

November 2025

10/10

Breakfast was a real treat, with muesli, yogurt, juice, hot drinks and pastries. We also found out they sell excellent Swiss ice cream, with generous portions and plenty of flavors. It costs a lot, but ask for it because it isn't advertised well. Dinner was filling, with salad, rice and chili con carne, though nothing special, and the tables felt cramped when full. Our private room had a huge bed, a sink and a shared balcony, and felt wonderfully luxurious. There were several outlets and the WiFi was free and worked fine. The toilets were very clean, and the showers had unlimited hot water and soap. Hooks for clothes inside the shower stalls would help. We didn't see laundry facilities, though we didn't ask. Reception was busy at check-in but friendly. We got a key and found the room ourselves. The boot and pole room is down a flight of stairs, a bit rough after a long hike, and I don't remember seeing hut shoes. We could take our bags up to the room. The setting is idyllic, about a 20-30 minute uphill walk from Champex-Lac, with a stream along one side and a dramatic view toward Fenetre d'Arpette. It felt like a very luxurious stop for us.

Mara K.

August 2025

6/10

The dorm was nicely laid out, with space between the beds, which isn't something you can count on along the Haute route. There was also enough room to hang boots and clothes to dry, and the staff were very friendly. Meals were the letdown. Dinner was beans and rice, with very little meat in the meat version, and breakfast was only cereal or bread, no eggs. For the price, it feels like they're serving the cheapest options. Budget food is fine, but the price should be more budget-friendly too. Neither meal felt worth what they charge, especially for people doing long hikes.

NINA B.

September 2025

6/10

Caution, food poisoning! They serve the same dish every evening, “chilli con carne,” and we got sick over the next couple of days. When we reported it, they seemed to already know there was an issue. Other reviewers have also reported food poisoning. That's unacceptable for a Swiss facility.

Bronwyn T.

May 2025

10/10

Bernd deserves a special thank you for helping us when our transfer never showed up. The staff were friendly and the hostel was incredibly clean and well run. We had a twin room looking across the valley, and the bathrooms were sparkling. We were able to shower and relax before check-in time. Meals were good and service was efficient. There's a great bar and a sunny outdoor seating area. We're hiking the Haute Route, and Relais D’Arpette has been a highlight. It's beautiful, enjoy your stay.

Patrick O.

June 2025

10/10

Take CHF cash as well as a card, and enjoy a beer while you're there. The food was fantastic and healthy, with lots of vegetables, which are hard to find on the trail. Staff were great, and the place was clean and welcoming. The location is incredible, with a beautiful trail up to the Rifugio passing a great waterfall.