This Valais camping guide brings together Val d’Hérens scenery, camping at Les Haudères and local village culture. Use the authorized base below for a relaxed regional stay, with time for a nature outing, a local meal and a cultural visit. Camping costs are in Swiss francs (CHF); published prices were checked on 16 October 2026.

Valais camping guide: nature and routes

The Val d’Hérens activity overview introduces marked walking routes and mountain outings. Start with a suitable valley walk and seek local advice before heading higher. Snow, storms and daylight can change access. Arolla can be a separate day excursion, but check current road and route conditions; an attractive mountain landscape is not permission to camp beside the road.

Authorized camping and verified price reference

Camping Molignon, Route de Molignon 163, Les Haudères, advertises year-round tents, caravans and motorhomes. Its current public table lists low-season adults CHF 7.90 and a comfort pitch CHF 16.20 nightly, making CHF 32 for two adults before adult tourist tax of CHF 1.10 each, electricity at CHF 5 and the mandatory CHF 1 rubbish bag. Low-season periods are January–June and September–December. The daily camping table has no explicit year, while other rental sections retain older dates, so obtain a dated confirmation.

Request a complete quote for your dates, party and equipment. Confirm reception hours, vehicle limits, tent acceptance and seasonal services before travelling. The figures are planning references rather than a live booking offer.

Free overnight camping

No free authorized overnight place is verified for this itinerary. The Arolla operator’s October 2026 update says its temporary 2026 site is closed and notes that wild camping is prohibited throughout the municipality. The original Arolla campsite closed permanently at its former location in July 2025 because of natural-hazard risk. Do not use older camping listings as permission to stay there; check future official updates.

Restaurant and local food

Restaurant Le Molignon serves Valais specialities, including cheese dishes, alongside other choices. It advertises June–September operation, so confirm service and the current menu directly. Year-round camping does not mean a year-round restaurant; bring food outside the dining season.

Culture beyond the campsite

Musée d’Evolène offers a local cultural stop. The tourism listing notes on-request opening outside its normal season, making advance arrangements worthwhile. Combine it with a village walk rather than rushing through on the way to a long hike.

Practical itinerary, season and access

The camping operator places Evolène around 3 km away; allow roughly 5–10 minutes by car plus parking and the final approach, checking the actual destination. Plan separate days for the valley, culture and any higher excursion. Winter requires appropriate vehicle equipment, warm bedding and a campsite confirmation of services. Ask locally about mountain conditions and choose lower routes when necessary.

Pack a waterproof layer, suitable walking shoes, drinking water, warm bedding and an offline map. Choose a marked route that matches your fitness and daylight; check local conditions before heading into higher terrain. Keep wastewater for designated facilities and follow current fire restrictions.

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