Ancolie bleue
1.5
Piedmont, Italy
About
Ancolie Bleue sits at 2,050m in the Marittime Alps on the French border, reachable from the Val Gesso valley near Cuneo. The approach takes roughly 3–4 hours from Refuge Ellena or the Pian dei Signori trailhead, climbing steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut works as a base for traverses toward Mont Clapier (3,045m) and the Colle della Perla, or as a waypoint on longer Valle Gesso circuits.
The refuge has around 30 beds in shared dormitories, a working kitchen, and a small dining area. Meals feature simple mountain food: pasta, soups, and local specialities. The season runs from mid-June through September, depending on snow. Half-board (demi-pension) is the standard arrangement. Water comes from the spring above the hut; this is reliable but confirm availability before arriving in late season. The building is basic but solid, typical of smaller Marittime refuges.
Book by phone ahead of your visit. July and August weekends fill quickly—aim for at least 2 weeks' notice during summer. Weekdays and shoulder months (June, September) are quieter. The hut is run independently; confirm opening dates before travelling, as conditions on the approach can delay the season start.
The refuge has around 30 beds in shared dormitories, a working kitchen, and a small dining area. Meals feature simple mountain food: pasta, soups, and local specialities. The season runs from mid-June through September, depending on snow. Half-board (demi-pension) is the standard arrangement. Water comes from the spring above the hut; this is reliable but confirm availability before arriving in late season. The building is basic but solid, typical of smaller Marittime refuges.
Book by phone ahead of your visit. July and August weekends fill quickly—aim for at least 2 weeks' notice during summer. Weekdays and shoulder months (June, September) are quieter. The hut is run independently; confirm opening dates before travelling, as conditions on the approach can delay the season start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, earlier if possible since the hut has only 30 beds. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though weather can close it earlier or later. Call ahead to confirm staffing dates, especially in shoulder months.
Approach from Refuge Ellena or Pian dei Signori trailhead in Val Gesso (near Cuneo) in 3–4 hours; the route climbs steadily through forest and alpine meadow to 2,050m.
30 beds in shared dorms, a working kitchen for meals, and basic facilities; ask about shower availability when you book, as options are limited at this elevation.
Yes for fit hikers with some Alpine experience; the 3–4 hour approach is steady but sustained. It's ideal as a base camp for Mont Clapier and Valle Gesso traverses rather than for first-time mountaineers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 92 20 54 42
- Website
- http://ancolie-bleue-queyras.com