Cabane de Sausses
1.7
1,917m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane de Sausses sits at 1917m on the border between Piedmont and France, in the Cottian Alps. Reach it from Crissolo (Cuneo province) via the Po Valley trail, heading northeast toward Pian della Regina. The walk takes 4–5 hours depending on conditions. Alternative access comes from the French side via Abries, crossing the border at Colle della Sausses (2,738m). Most hikers approach from the Italian side.
The hut runs 30–40 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are basic mountain fare: pasta, risotto, stew. The refuge operates year-round but staff presence is sporadic in winter—confirm before showing up in cold months. Water comes from a spring nearby. The setting is remote and exposed; wind comes hard across the col. You're here for the location and the hiking network it opens up, not creature comforts.
Book directly through the hut phone number or email well ahead for summer weekends and August. July and August are busy. Winter visits require advance arrangement. The hut is managed independently, not by CAI or a larger Alpine club, so planning ahead matters.
The hut runs 30–40 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are basic mountain fare: pasta, risotto, stew. The refuge operates year-round but staff presence is sporadic in winter—confirm before showing up in cold months. Water comes from a spring nearby. The setting is remote and exposed; wind comes hard across the col. You're here for the location and the hiking network it opens up, not creature comforts.
Book directly through the hut phone number or email well ahead for summer weekends and August. July and August are busy. Winter visits require advance arrangement. The hut is managed independently, not by CAI or a larger Alpine club, so planning ahead matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, earlier during peak July–August. Contact the hut directly or use rifugi.net for availability.
Open June through September, depending on snow conditions; the hut is fully staffed during summer months but may have limited service in shoulder seasons.
From Crissolo (Cuneo), follow the Po Valley trail northeast toward Pian della Regina: 4–5 hours depending on conditions. Alternatively, approach from Abries (France) via Colle della Sausses (2,738m), but the Italian route is more common.
30–40 beds in simple dormitory rooms, basic mountain meals (pasta, soup, local cheese), and water available; no shower facilities—bring a cloth.
Suitable for fit hikers with basic Alpine experience; the 4–5 hour approach and 1,917m elevation are manageable for active families, but not for young children or those new to mountain walking.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website