Bergerie de Chabrière
1.1
2,340m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bergerie de Chabrière sits at 2,340m in the high pastures above the Val Maira in Piedmont. Reach it from Ponte Maira via the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) or directly from Dronero. Most approaches take 4–5 hours on foot through open terrain. This is a shepherd's shelter converted for mountain use, not a staffed rifugio.
The hut sleeps 4 people in basic dormitory conditions. There's no guardian, no meals service, and no electricity. Bring your own stove fuel, food, and water (collect from nearby streams or springs). The stone structure offers solid walls and a roof—essential shelter at this elevation—but expect minimal comforts. Summer is the only reliable season; winter access depends on snow conditions and your ski experience.
This is a backcountry base for serious mountaineers tackling peaks in the Cottian Alps or traversing the GTA. Use it as a staging point for Mont Viso approaches or multi-day ridge walks. Book space by contacting local CAI sections (CAI Cuneo) or check current access via the hut's managing body before departure. Arrive with full self-sufficiency: stove, food, sleeping bag rated for altitude, and map navigation skills. The hut fills quickly during July–August weekends when weather is stable for high routes.
The hut sleeps 4 people in basic dormitory conditions. There's no guardian, no meals service, and no electricity. Bring your own stove fuel, food, and water (collect from nearby streams or springs). The stone structure offers solid walls and a roof—essential shelter at this elevation—but expect minimal comforts. Summer is the only reliable season; winter access depends on snow conditions and your ski experience.
This is a backcountry base for serious mountaineers tackling peaks in the Cottian Alps or traversing the GTA. Use it as a staging point for Mont Viso approaches or multi-day ridge walks. Book space by contacting local CAI sections (CAI Cuneo) or check current access via the hut's managing body before departure. Arrive with full self-sufficiency: stove, food, sleeping bag rated for altitude, and map navigation skills. The hut fills quickly during July–August weekends when weather is stable for high routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible through rifugio.net or contact CAI directly, though this unstaffed shelter operates on a first-come basis with a basic logbook system. Since it sleeps only 4 people, availability is extremely limited.
Open mid-June through September during snow-free conditions; there's no guardian, so confirm access conditions with CAI before heading up.
Approach from Ponte Maira via the GTA or directly from Dronero; allow 4–5 hours on foot through open terrain at 2,340m elevation.
Basic dormitory sleeping for 4 people, no guardian, no meals, no electricity, and no showers—bring your own stove fuel, food, water, and sleeping bag.
No—this is an unstaffed mountain shelter for experienced hikers and mountaineers only; the remote location, 4-person capacity, and total lack of services make it unsuitable for families or those needing support.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 4
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 4
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website