Auberge de Bellecombe
1.6
Piedmont, Italy
About
Auberge de Bellecombe sits at 2,643m in the Cottian Alps near the French border in Piedmont. Reach it from the Val Chisone via the Bellecombe meadows. The approach from Pian dell'Alpe takes 3.5 hours. You can also approach from the French side via Abriès. The hut perches on open terrain below the Pic de Bellecombe and serves as a base for ridge walks across the Cottian frontier peaks.
The refuge holds 40 beds split between dormitories and small rooms. Meals are hearty mountain food. It operates from June through September, closing during snow cover. Water comes from the meadow springs nearby. Toilet facilities are basic mountain standard. The hut has no power or phone line, but manages the season efficiently with its small staff. You can walk onward to Monviso or traverse across the Col Agnel range in a single day if conditions allow.
Book direct by email or phone 2–3 months ahead for July and August. This hut lies on the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) route, so summer weekends fill quickly. Single-night stays are fine but the hut prefers half-board reservations. Confirm access conditions before arriving, especially in early June and late September when snow may block the meadow path. The hut has no website, so phone contact is most reliable for quick confirmation.
The refuge holds 40 beds split between dormitories and small rooms. Meals are hearty mountain food. It operates from June through September, closing during snow cover. Water comes from the meadow springs nearby. Toilet facilities are basic mountain standard. The hut has no power or phone line, but manages the season efficiently with its small staff. You can walk onward to Monviso or traverse across the Col Agnel range in a single day if conditions allow.
Book direct by email or phone 2–3 months ahead for July and August. This hut lies on the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) route, so summer weekends fill quickly. Single-night stays are fine but the hut prefers half-board reservations. Confirm access conditions before arriving, especially in early June and late September when snow may block the meadow path. The hut has no website, so phone contact is most reliable for quick confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August); call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability. Mid-week slots often have more availability than weekends.
The hut typically operates June through September; confirm exact dates before planning as mountain huts adjust for snow cover and staffing.
From Pian dell'Alpe in Val Chisone it's 3.5 hours via Bellecombe meadows; you can also approach from the French side via Abriès if crossing the border suits your itinerary.
40 beds in dormitories and small rooms; hearty mountain meals provided; confirm shower availability when booking as some Cottian Alps huts have limited hot water.
Yes for fit hikers comfortable with 3+ hour approaches on mountain trails; the open terrain and ridge walks suit experienced day-hikers more than families with young children, though the hut itself is accessible.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 79 56 32 70
- Website
- https://www.aubergedebellecombe.com/