Ricovero Ten. Cucco
1.3
2,373m
Savoie, France
About
Ricovero Ten. Cucco sits at 2,373m in the Vanoise massif, on the Italian side of the Mont-Blanc range near the French border. The hut is accessed from the Val d'Aosta in Italy, typically from the village of Grafen or via routes from Pila. Approach times vary between 3–5 hours depending on your starting point and conditions. This is a working mountaineer's base rather than a tourist destination.
The hut provides basic shelter with dormitory beds and serves meals. Capacity is modest—around 30–40 places—so it fills quickly during summer. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through early autumn, with precise dates depending on snow conditions and staffing. Water and fuel are available on-site. Expect cold nights and minimal heating; bring a sleeping bag rated for 2,300m altitude. The hut is popular for parties attempting Gran Paradiso and other peaks in the range, and for traverses between the Graian Alps and higher Vanoise objectives.
Book directly with the hut operator well ahead for July and August. Contact details and current opening dates are best confirmed through the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) or directly with the hut. Note that this is an Italian CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) refuge, so Italian-language contact may be necessary. Arrive with realistic expectations of comfort and self-sufficiency.
The hut provides basic shelter with dormitory beds and serves meals. Capacity is modest—around 30–40 places—so it fills quickly during summer. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through early autumn, with precise dates depending on snow conditions and staffing. Water and fuel are available on-site. Expect cold nights and minimal heating; bring a sleeping bag rated for 2,300m altitude. The hut is popular for parties attempting Gran Paradiso and other peaks in the range, and for traverses between the Graian Alps and higher Vanoise objectives.
Book directly with the hut operator well ahead for July and August. Contact details and current opening dates are best confirmed through the FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) or directly with the hut. Note that this is an Italian CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) refuge, so Italian-language contact may be necessary. Arrive with realistic expectations of comfort and self-sufficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut is small (30–40 beds) and fills quickly during peak season.
Ricovero Ten. Cucco is staffed June to September; access outside these months requires mountaineering experience and winter gear.
Approach from Grafen or Pila in Italy's Val d'Aosta; plan 3–5 hours hiking depending on your starting point and snow conditions.
Dormitory beds, basic meals (dinner and breakfast provided), and pit toilets; no showers—bring a washcloth and accept basic mountain conditions.
No—this is a mountaineer's hut at 2,373m with technical approach routes; come with solid Alpine experience and appropriate gear for exposed terrain.
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