Burghütte
1.5
1,751m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Burghütte sits at 1751m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible via hiking trails from the Valle d'Aosta side. The approach takes 2–3 hours from the nearest road-head, depending on your starting point. The hut works as a solid base for day walks across the high pastures and ridge lines in this sector. Most visitors arrive from lower valleys to the south and west.
The hut has 32 beds split across several rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen handles vegetarian requests and high-altitude diets. Drinking water comes from a reliable spring. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Staff handle reservations directly and speak German and Italian fluently.
Book by email or phone at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Winter stays need confirmation 4 weeks in advance. The hut fills during peak hiking season (mid-June through September) and school holidays. Expect quiet periods in May, early June, and September–October when weather remains solid but crowds thin.
The hut has 32 beds split across several rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen handles vegetarian requests and high-altitude diets. Drinking water comes from a reliable spring. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Staff handle reservations directly and speak German and Italian fluently.
Book by email or phone at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Winter stays need confirmation 4 weeks in advance. The hut fills during peak hiking season (mid-June through September) and school holidays. Expect quiet periods in May, early June, and September–October when weather remains solid but crowds thin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Most Piedmont huts at this elevation operate June through September; confirm exact dates by calling ahead, as staffing depends on snow conditions and demand.
Approach from the south or west via Valle d'Aosta valleys; allow 2–3 hours from the nearest road-head depending on your starting point.
Half-board and full-board meals available; kitchen accommodates vegetarian requests. 32 beds in shared rooms; confirm shower facilities and meal times when booking.
Yes—it's a solid day-walk base across high pastures and ridges with moderate 2–3 hour access. The hut works well for families comfortable with multi-hour mountain hikes.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 32
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 971 40 27
- Website
- https://burghuette.ch/