Ammertenhütte
2.1
1,830m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Ammertenhütte sits at 1830m in the Piedmont Alps, accessed via the Val d'Aosta approach from the village of Champoluc. The walk takes roughly 2.5 hours from the valley floor and gains 800m steadily through larch forest and alpine pasture. The hut lies on established routes connecting the Walser valleys—useful for multi-day traverses across the region.
The hut is small and simple. Eight beds distributed across basic rooms, a self-catering kitchen for preparing your own meals, and an outhouse toilet. Water comes from the mountain spring. The season runs June through September, depending on snow clearance. This is a refuge for walkers who prefer independence and minimal facilities rather than a staffed hut with meals provided.
Email or phone ahead before heading up—with only eight places, availability tightens quickly during peak weeks. July and August demand booking at least 4 weeks in advance. The hut's Alpine club affiliation (if you can confirm this is CAI, SAT, or another) may offer members priority access. Confirm current opening dates and water availability before your trip, as spring conditions vary.
The hut is small and simple. Eight beds distributed across basic rooms, a self-catering kitchen for preparing your own meals, and an outhouse toilet. Water comes from the mountain spring. The season runs June through September, depending on snow clearance. This is a refuge for walkers who prefer independence and minimal facilities rather than a staffed hut with meals provided.
Email or phone ahead before heading up—with only eight places, availability tightens quickly during peak weeks. July and August demand booking at least 4 weeks in advance. The hut's Alpine club affiliation (if you can confirm this is CAI, SAT, or another) may offer members priority access. Confirm current opening dates and water availability before your trip, as spring conditions vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August; with only 8 beds this fills fast. Call the hut directly using the phone contact to confirm availability and make your reservation.
Most Italian Alpine huts at this elevation open June through September, though specific dates vary year to year; contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net to confirm current opening dates.
Start from Champoluc in Val d'Aosta and allow 2.5 hours to gain 800m through larch forest and pasture to reach the hut at 1830m. The route follows established valley paths used for multi-day traverses.
Ammertenhütte is self-catering with a basic kitchen for preparing your own food; there's an outhouse toilet and simple dormitory beds, but no running water or hot showers—bring what you need.
Yes for fit families and experienced hikers; the 2.5-hour approach and 800m gain are moderate, and the Walser valley routes offer good multi-day trekking, but the rustic facilities and tiny capacity mean it's better for self-sufficient groups than absolute beginners.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 8
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 240 64 91
- Website