Cabane du Carton
1.0
2,290m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Carton sits at 2,290m in the high Piedmont Alps. Reach it from the village of Macugnaga on the approach to Monte Rosa. The hut lies on the standard trekking route toward Rifugio Gnifetti and the Rosa plateau. Allow 4–5 hours from Macugnaga valley floor, gaining 1,200m through established trails and steep boulder terrain.
This is a small emergency shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It has 4 beds in basic dormitory space with minimal amenities. There is no kitchen, no meals, and no running water—bring everything you need. The cabin provides a weather refuge and overnight stopping point on multi-day high-altitude traverses. Open summer months only (June to September, weather dependent). Conditions can be harsh at this elevation; expect cold nights and rapid weather changes.
Approach this hut as a backcountry emergency shelter rather than a conventional booking destination. There is no guardian and no advance reservation system. Treat it as a last-resort stop during Rosa massif crossings. Check route conditions and hut status with local guides or the Macugnaga tourist office before departure. Bring a stove, fuel, sleeping bag, and full provisions. Winter access is not recommended.
This is a small emergency shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It has 4 beds in basic dormitory space with minimal amenities. There is no kitchen, no meals, and no running water—bring everything you need. The cabin provides a weather refuge and overnight stopping point on multi-day high-altitude traverses. Open summer months only (June to September, weather dependent). Conditions can be harsh at this elevation; expect cold nights and rapid weather changes.
Approach this hut as a backcountry emergency shelter rather than a conventional booking destination. There is no guardian and no advance reservation system. Treat it as a last-resort stop during Rosa massif crossings. Check route conditions and hut status with local guides or the Macugnaga tourist office before departure. Bring a stove, fuel, sleeping bag, and full provisions. Winter access is not recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed emergency shelter, so booking is not required or possible—treat it as a first-come, first-served refuge for genuine emergencies only.
It operates year-round as an unstaffed emergency shelter; there is no permanent staff, so don't rely on supplies or services being available.
Start from Macugnaga village in the valley and allow 4–5 hours to gain 1,200m via established trails and steep boulder terrain to the hut at 2,290m.
There are 4 basic dormitory beds, no kitchen, no meals provided, and no running water—bring all food, water, and gear you'll need.
No—this is a basic emergency shelter for experienced mountaineers on the Rosa plateau routes, not for families or casual hikers; use a staffed rifugio like Gnifetti instead.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 4
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 4
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
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