Binntalhütte
1.3
2,267m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Binntalhütte sits at 2,267m in the Binental valley, accessible from the Val d'Aosta side. Approach from Chamois via the Alpe Lod in around 4 hours, or from Bionaz in roughly 5 hours. The hut serves as a solid base for ridge traverses and high passes in this quieter corner of the western Alps.
The hut sleeps 50 across mixed dormitories. Half-board is standard—hot dinners and breakfasts are included. A self-catering kitchen is available if you want to cook your own meals. Drinking water comes from the mountain. The season runs from late June through September, though dates vary with snow cover. Don't expect luxury; this is a working hut with functional rooms and reliable beds.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. June and September are quieter and easier to secure. Confirm your arrival time when you book, as the hut needs to know how many people to cook for. The hut staff manage their own bookings, so email can be slow—a phone call is faster if you speak basic Italian or German.
The hut sleeps 50 across mixed dormitories. Half-board is standard—hot dinners and breakfasts are included. A self-catering kitchen is available if you want to cook your own meals. Drinking water comes from the mountain. The season runs from late June through September, though dates vary with snow cover. Don't expect luxury; this is a working hut with functional rooms and reliable beds.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. June and September are quieter and easier to secure. Confirm your arrival time when you book, as the hut needs to know how many people to cook for. The hut staff manage their own bookings, so email can be slow—a phone call is faster if you speak basic Italian or German.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season can often be done with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.it/cai.it for availability and reservations.
Most Italian Alpine huts at this elevation operate June through September, with reduced hours in shoulder months; contact the hut directly by phone to confirm current opening dates.
Approach from Chamois via Alpe Lod in 4 hours, or from Bionaz in 5 hours; both routes gain significant altitude, so start early and be prepared for steep terrain.
Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included), with a self-catering kitchen available if you want to cook; expect mixed dormitories and basic facilities typical of 50-bed mountain huts.
The 4-5 hour approaches with significant elevation gain suit experienced hikers rather than beginners; it's better suited for ridge traverses and high passes than as a family base.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 50
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 971 47 97
- Website
- https://cabane-binntal.ch/