Rifugio Ciavanassa
1.7
1,874m
Savoie, France
About
Rifugio Ciavanassa sits at 1,874m in the Maritime Alps, above the Vallone della Punta. Approach from Monesi di Triora on the Italian side: 2.5 hours on foot via a steady trail through larch forest and alpine meadow. From the French side (Peira-Cava), allow 3 hours. The hut sits on a major north-south hiking axis, making it a natural stop between lower valleys and the higher ridge system.
The rifugio is a working mountain shelter, not a hotel. Capacity runs around 30 beds in basic dorm rooms. Meals are simple—the warden cooks evening dinner and breakfast. No hot showers; water comes from the stream. The hut runs year-round but staffing is seasonal; contact ahead before October or after May. No WiFi or mobile signal. Bring a headlamp and expect rudimentary conditions.
Book by email at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends. July and August fill quickly. Arrive before dark. The warden prefers cash payment; confirm on your booking what's accepted. This is a walker's refuge, not a tourist stop—quiet, reliable, and perfectly adequate for a night between ridge traverses.
The rifugio is a working mountain shelter, not a hotel. Capacity runs around 30 beds in basic dorm rooms. Meals are simple—the warden cooks evening dinner and breakfast. No hot showers; water comes from the stream. The hut runs year-round but staffing is seasonal; contact ahead before October or after May. No WiFi or mobile signal. Bring a headlamp and expect rudimentary conditions.
Book by email at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends. July and August fill quickly. Arrive before dark. The warden prefers cash payment; confirm on your booking what's accepted. This is a walker's refuge, not a tourist stop—quiet, reliable, and perfectly adequate for a night between ridge traverses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the rifugio directly at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August); shoulder months need less notice.
Open June to September, staffed weekends year-round and daily during summer.
2.5 hours from Monesi di Triora (Italy) or 3 hours from Peira-Cava (France); both are steady, well-marked trails through forest and meadow.
Dorm beds (around 30 total) and simple meals; no showers, basic mountain shelter conditions.
Yes—the approach trails are steady and well-marked with no scrambling, making it good for anyone with basic hill fitness.
Quick Facts
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Contact & Booking
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