Cabane des Violettes
1.2
2,209m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane des Violettes sits at 2,209m on the Piedmont side of the Alps. Reach it from the Val d'Aosta via the Colle del Nivolet approach or from the south. Most hikers allow 3–4 hours from the nearest road end. The final sections cross open terrain with minimal shade; start early in summer when snow clears, usually by late June.
The hut has 24 beds in shared rooms. Meals are served daily during the season—book dinner and breakfast when you reserve. Drinking water comes from reliable mountain springs. The rifugio operates summer only, typically mid-June to late September. Winter access is not feasible. There's no shower; facilities are basic and functional. The location works well as a base for day hikes in the high Piedmont ranges or as a transit stop on longer traverses.
Email or call directly to reserve. During July and August, book 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder months (June and September) are quieter but weather is less stable. The hut closes completely in winter. Confirm opening dates before planning a spring or autumn trip. Pay in cash or by bank transfer—check current payment methods when you call.
The hut has 24 beds in shared rooms. Meals are served daily during the season—book dinner and breakfast when you reserve. Drinking water comes from reliable mountain springs. The rifugio operates summer only, typically mid-June to late September. Winter access is not feasible. There's no shower; facilities are basic and functional. The location works well as a base for day hikes in the high Piedmont ranges or as a transit stop on longer traverses.
Email or call directly to reserve. During July and August, book 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder months (June and September) are quieter but weather is less stable. The hut closes completely in winter. Confirm opening dates before planning a spring or autumn trip. Pay in cash or by bank transfer—check current payment methods when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially for weekends; call ahead to confirm availability and to reserve dinner and breakfast when you book your bed.
It's typically staffed from late June through September, depending on snow conditions; check with the hut directly by phone before planning a spring or autumn visit.
Approach via Colle del Nivolet from Val d'Aosta or from the south; allow 3–4 hours from the nearest road end over open terrain with minimal shade.
24 shared beds, daily meals (dinner and breakfast must be reserved when booking), and reliable mountain spring water for drinking.
It's manageable for fit day-hikers doing the approach in daylight, but the 3–4 hour ascent over exposed terrain and 2,209m elevation make it better suited to experienced hikers than families with young children.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 24
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 481 39 19
- Website
- http://www.cabanedesviolettes.ch