Your questions
Mayens
What types of accommodation are available?
The mayens are open all year round.
There are seven independent lodgings (small chalets) for two to twelve people.
Le Mayen Henri studio for 2 people
Le Mayen Olivier one double bedroom
Le Mayen Pierre one double bedroom + one sofa bed. 2 to 4 people
Le Mayen Etienne one double bedroom + one dormitory – 2 to 5 people
Le Mayen Jean one double room + one dormitory – 2 to 6 people
Le Mayen à Madelaine: one double room + one room with bunk beds + one single room + a play area – 2 to 6 people
Le Mayen Joseph 2 double rooms + one dormitory – 2 to 12 people
What equipment is available?
All our mayens are fully equipped and heated to 20 degrees depending on the season. You'll feel right at home, with the option of cooking your favorite dishes in the fully equipped kitchen.
We provide towels, bedding, pepper, salt, oil, and vinegar to make your arrival easier. There is an Italian moka/bialetti coffee maker. In Valais, garbage bags are taxed. There is one bag available in the trash can in your mayen. If you need more bags, you can buy them individually at the grocery store in La Forclaz.
The mountain chalets are equipped with Wi-Fi.
To enable you to fully enjoy the surrounding nature, the mountain chalets are not equipped with televisions.
3 hot pots are available for an additional fee. You must heat the hot pots with the wood provided.
The mountain chalets are non-smoking.
Restaurant
There is no restaurant at Anakolodge. We work with the village grocer, who will prepare breakfast baskets and fondue baskets for you if you order them in advance.
From May to November, our restaurant at cabanotel 10 minutes away by car, offers sophisticated, seasonal cuisine cooked over a wood fire. It is also accessible on foot via a pretty footpath or by post bus during the high season.
There is also the Grenier restaurant in the village of La Forclaz, a few minutes' walk from the mountain chalets, which offers high-quality cuisine, and the Collines restaurant in La Sage, which also serves excellent food.
Baby beds
Children under the age of 6 stay free of charge in the mountain chalets.
Baby cots are available free of charge. We do not provide bedding, so please bring your own bedding or sleeping bag.
Please let us know in advance if you require a baby cot.
Are pets allowed?
For reasons of hygiene and out of respect for our other guests, pets are not allowed at anakolodge.
Cleaning
When you leave, you are asked to tidy up the mayen, wash and put away the dishes, and take out the trash. Our cleaning team will then come and clean the mayen.
The cleaning and bedding fees are a fixed amount regardless of the length of your stay and the number of people staying.
What is the minimum length of stay?
In the mayens, the minimum stay is 2 nights in low season. In high season (end-of-year holidays, 2 weeks in February - Carnival vacations and from the 2nd week of July to the 3rd week of August) the minimum stay is 7 nights, from Saturday to Saturday.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Your mountain chalet is ready to welcome you from 3 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m.
As an option, late check-out allows you to stay until 9:00 p.m. This will be confirmed within 48 hours of your reservation. Late check-out is not available on Fridays throughout the year or on Saturdays during high season.
The price for late check-out is CHF 100.
How to get to the mayens
By post bus
a picturesque and comfortable option that lets you discover the magnificent scenery along the way. The "La Forclaz VS" stop is a 10-minute walk from the mayens.
By car
There is one parking space per mayen, approx. 450 m away.
the last 250 m to reach the mayen can only be done on foot, whatever the season. Bring a backpack rather than a suitcase. You'll also need good shoes, as the path can be damp in places. If you arrive at night, take a headlamp or flashlight, as the path is not lit.
Where can I park my vehicle?
There is one parking space per mayen, located approximately 450m away. Additional vehicles must be parked in the public parking lot located at the entrance to the village, about a 10-minute walk away.
What are the cancellation conditions?
For any cancellation, a fixed amount of $50 will be charged by the establishment for administrative fees. In case of cancellation up to 30 days before the arrival date, the establishment will charge 50% of the total amount of the reservation. In case of cancellation from the 30th day before the arrival date, the establishment will charge 100% of the total amount of the reservation. We strongly advise you to take out cancellation insurance. We do not offer insurance.
Cabanotel
What type of accommodation is available?
Located in the heart of nature at an altitude of 1,800 meters cabanotel a unique accommodation concept that is halfway between a hotel and a cabin. Enjoy the comfort and amenities of a hotel and the conviviality of a mountain cabin. cabanotel accommodation that perfectly combines comfort and authenticity. It has nine double rooms with toilet and shower, one double room with toilet and shower upstairs, a six-bed dormitory, and a mini dormitory for children or young adults with two beds in the attic. cabanotel also cabanotel a spa area with sauna and flotation tank, as well as a restaurant serving authentic wood-fired cuisine.
Restaurant
At La cabanotel, half-board is an integral part of the adventure, because the cuisine is much more than just a meal—it's a truly immersive experience. Prepared over a wood fire, the slow-cooked dishes showcase the flavors of nature. Each plate is made from fresh produce sourced from local farmers, game from the region, or seasonal harvests.
The restaurant, designed in the style of a cabin, favors large tables and conviviality. It is a place where people share, discover, and fully enjoy this unique environment.
Half board consists of a three-course discovery menu at a price of
CHF 65/adult
CHF 32/child aged 6 to 12
Vegetarian option on request
Breakfast is served buffet style.
Wellness area
The small wellness area features a wood-fired sauna with a view over nature, and a floatation area. It is also available to non-residents of the cabanotel, upon reservation.
Accessibility:
For cabanotel residents
opening hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
wood-fired sauna included in room rate
30-minute floatation CHF 50 (2 people)
floatation 45 minutes CHF 70 (2 people)
For outsiders
opening hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
wood-fired sauna CHF 30 (per person, including linen and bathrobe)
30-minute floatation CHF 50 (per person, including linen and bathrobe)
45-minute floatation CHF 70 (per person, including linen and bathrobe)
Children and extra beds
A baby cot (travel cot) is available free of charge. We do not provide bedding, so please bring your own bedding or sleeping bag.
Please let us know in advance if you require a baby cot.
Rooms 8 and 9 can accommodate an extra bed (mattress on the floor) for young children. The price is CHF 30 per night.
The price per night for children under 6 years old in the dormitory is CHF 20 per night.
For families, we offer family rooms with a double bed and a bunk bed.
Are pets allowed?
For hygiene reasons and out of respect for our other guests, pets are not allowed at the cabanotel.
Check-in and check-out times
Check-in: from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Check-out: until 11:00 a.m.
Seminars and groups
Our establishment is ideal for organizing small seminars. We have two workspaces available.
A 30m² room bathed in light and another room under the eaves.
All details about our seminar offer here
For your events, birthdays, weddings, etc., ask us for a quote to hire the cabanotel.
We offer special rates for retreats, workshops, yoga, mindfulness, etc. Please ask us for a quote.
How to get to cabanotel
By Postbus
from June to September, a picturesque and comfortable option that allows you to discover the magnificent scenery along the route from Sion. The "Ferpècle" stop is located next to cabanotel.
By car
Access by car to the cabanotel
On foot
A beautiful bucolic path takes you to the cabanotel Les Haudères or La Forclaz.
Where can I park my vehicle?
There is one parking space per room in front of the hotel.
Cancellation policy
For any cancellation, a fixed amount of $50 will be charged by the establishment for administrative costs. In the event of cancellation up to 14 days prior to the arrival date, the establishment will charge 50% of the total amount of the reservation. In the event of cancellation from the 14th day prior to the arrival date, the establishment will charge 100% of the total amount of the reservation. We strongly advise you to take out cancellation insurance. We do not offer insurance.
For group stays and seminars, the cancellation conditions indicated on the offer apply.
Activities
What activities do you offer?
Find out more on this page.
Where can I rent skis or a bike?
Ski equipment and various types of bikes (mountain bikes, e-bikes) can be hired from sports stores in Evolène and Les Haudères.
In summer, you can rent electric bikes directly from the village grocery store at La Forclaz.
Gift vouchers
How long are gift certificates valid for?
Anakolodge gift vouchers can be used up to two years after the date of issue. Vouchers are non-transferable. They are non-refundable and may not be resold.
How do I order a gift card?
To order a gift certificate , simply visit this page.
You will receive your gift voucher by email. We do not send gift vouchers by post.