Bortelhütten
1.2
2,113m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bortelhütten sits at 2,113m on the border between Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta, in the Gran Paradiso massif. Reach it from the Val di Rhêmes side via the Pont hamlet—a 4-hour walk gaining 800m. The hut serves as a base for routes into the Gran Paradiso National Park and onward to higher refuges. Summer hikers use it for day ascents to nearby peaks and as a staging point for multi-day traverses across the range.
The hut holds 40 beds in shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. Water comes from a spring. The kitchen is basic but functional. No hot showers, though washing facilities exist. Mobile signal is weak to nonexistent. The season runs June through September, weather permitting—snow lingers into early summer and returns by late autumn.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates firm up; July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Weekends year-round attract weekend hikers from the nearby towns. Expect to pay around €50–65 per person for half-board. Confirm availability before the hike, as the hut closes during bad weather and occasional maintenance periods.
The hut holds 40 beds in shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. Water comes from a spring. The kitchen is basic but functional. No hot showers, though washing facilities exist. Mobile signal is weak to nonexistent. The season runs June through September, weather permitting—snow lingers into early summer and returns by late autumn.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates firm up; July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Weekends year-round attract weekend hikers from the nearby towns. Expect to pay around €50–65 per person for half-board. Confirm availability before the hike, as the hut closes during bad weather and occasional maintenance periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; mid-week stays outside peak season need less notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Open June through September; exact dates depend on snow conditions at 2,113m. Contact the hut by phone to confirm current opening dates and staffing.
Start from Pont hamlet in Val di Rhêmes; allow 4 hours for the approach, gaining 800m elevation. This is the standard route and well-marked.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; 40 beds in shared rooms. Confirm water and shower availability when booking, as these vary at mountain huts.
The 4-hour, 800m approach is moderate and manageable for fit families and experienced walkers; it's not ideal for young children or those new to Alpine hiking. It works well as a base hut for day hikes and training before higher-altitude routes.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 924 52 10
- Website
- https://www.bortelhuette.ch/