“Chez le Petit Jean” chalet”
A timeless escape in Évolène

Perched in the heart of the hamlet of La Gietty, the chalet «Chez le Petit Jean» is the perfect place to slow down and savour the moment.

This traditional mountain chalet in Evolène, in the Val d’Hérens, has been carefully renovated to preserve its character whilst offering all the comforts needed for a pleasant stay. With its old timber, authentic materials and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it immerses you in a unique ambience.

Here, there is nothing superfluous — just the essentials, enhanced by the surrounding natural beauty.

The chalet is available to book from early May to late October.

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🏡 The chalet in detail

Designed to accommodate up to 5 people, The chalet is spread over several floors and offers cosy, practical and charming spaces.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for enjoying time with friends and family. There’s also a bathroom with a shower and washbasin, as well as a naturally cool cellar.

Upstairs, a pleasant living area welcomes you with a cosy little lounge. The master bedroom, which opens onto the living room, features a double bed and has a gentle, relaxing atmosphere.

A traditional wooden staircase, fitted with two handrails, leads up to the mezzanine. This area, which is particularly popular with children, has three sleeping areas on the floor (two large mattresses and one smaller one). Opening onto the living room, the mezzanine is fully secured with nets and barriers, allowing younger children to enjoy the space in complete safety.

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🌄 The outdoors

Outside, the chalet opens onto a magnificent terrace made of Evolène stone, which is completely safe, even for young children.
This area has been designed to allow you to make the most of the surroundings:

  • Outdoor table
  • Sun loungers available
  • Parasol
  • French fireplace with built-in shelf

Upstairs, a balcony accessible from the living room allows you to enjoy the view even more, with a relaxation area and an outdoor sofa.

👶 Facilities for families

To make your stay with young children easier, we provide a high chair and a cot free of charge.

Please simply let us know when you make your booking.

🌞 A self-guided experience with all the comforts you need 🌿

The chalet is completely self-sufficient:

  • Electricity generated by solar panels with a battery
  • Water from a local natural spring that supplies the entire hamlet
  • A simple, sustainable lifestyle in harmony with the environment

Whilst offering all the comforts of modern life:

  • Wi-Fi, ideal for leisure or working from home
  • Fitted kitchen with a small fridge (as well as a cool storage cupboard), a gas hob and a small espresso machine
  • A wood-burning stove that provides natural heating for the whole chalet and can also be used for cooking
  • Bathroom with shower and gas-heated hot water

🌄 A stunning setting

From the chalet, enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and direct access to the great outdoors:

  • Hikes starting from the mountain hut
  • Complete silence
  • Unspoilt environment

📅 Booking terms and conditions

  • The chalet is available to rent from early May to late October.
  • Stays are available for a minimum of 2 nights.
    During the high season (from late June to late August), bookings are made on a weekly basis, from Saturday to Saturday, with some exceptions.
  • 👉 For further details, please see the section Practical information.
  • Pets not allowed

💬 What our visitors say

  • A timeless place where you can reconnect with what really matters.
  • An authentic, warm and rejuvenating experience.

📍 Access and amenities

Access to the chalet

The mountain hut «Chez le Petit Jean» is open from May to the end of October and can be reached by car or public transport.

By car

From Sion, it takes about 35 to 40 minutes to reach the chalet via the Val d’Hérens road, passing through Vex, Euseigne and Evolène.

The road is fully tarmac-surfaced all the way to the mountain hut. The final few metres follow a narrow mountain track typical of the region’s mountain huts, but it remains easily accessible in a standard car: an SUV is not required.

By public transport

The Val d’Hérens is served by PostBus routes departing from Sion railway station.

From Sion, you can:

  • take the PostBus to the Les Haudères, Farquèses stop, then walk to the chalet – it’s an easy 20-minute walk; ;
  • or get off at Les Haudères or Evolène and continue by taxi if necessary.

There are regular services throughout the day, making it easy to reach the valley from Lausanne, Geneva and the entire SBB network. Timetables are available on PostBus.

Services

The nearest shops and amenities are located:

  • in Les Haudères, about a 5-minute drive away; ;
  • in the village of Evolène, about 10 minutes away.

In particular, you will find:

    • food shops; ;
    • bakeries; ;
    • restaurants; ;
    • pharmacy and doctor; ;
    • cafés; ;
    • local produce and local shops; ;
    • etc.